Learn · Tactical patterns

Discovered check

A piece moves out of the way and uncovers check from the piece behind it.

White to play · rated 1329

Find the move

Work it out first, then step through the answer.

Your move
Move 1 of 3
Move 2 of 3
Move 3 of 3
Explanations written by Peek AI

How to spot it

  1. 1

    Find the battery

    Your piece standing between your bishop, rook or queen and their king.

  2. 2

    Move it where it hurts

    The king has to answer the check, so the moving piece’s threat lands.

  3. 3

    Aim it at something

    The best ones attack the queen or take a piece.

Train discovered checks

Pick the pattern in Puzzles. The board freezes, so you see the whole line first.

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