Discovered Attacks & Checks

Knight Discovery

The white rook currently x-rays the black queen. Can we move the knight and unleash an attack with tempo?

Try to find the discovered attack or check!

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About Discovered Attacks

A discovered attack occurs when one piece moves out of the way, revealing an attack from another piece behind it. This is a powerful tactic because it can create two threats at once - one from the piece that moved and another from the piece that was revealed.

A discovered check is a special type of discovered attack where the revealed piece gives check to the opponent's king. This is particularly effective as the opponent must address the check, often leaving the secondary threat undefended.