discovered check

dis·cov·er check

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Definitions of discovered check words

noun discovered check a check that is effected by moving an intervening piece from the line of attack of a queen, rook, or bishop. 1
noun discovered check a check given by moving a man that has been masking a potential check from a bishop, rook, or queen 0
noun discovered check (chess) A situation in a game of chess where the opponent's king is put in check, not by the piece that was just moved but by one whose line of sight to the king was opened by the move. 0

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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