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Definition of Discovered check
1. Noun. A check on the opponent's king that is delivered by moving a piece out of the line of attack by a queen or rook or bishop.
Definition of Discovered check
1. Noun. (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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Discovered Check
Literary usage of Discovered check
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The American Hoyle: Or, Gentleman's Hand-book of Games, Containing All the by William Brisbane Dick (1894)
"discovered check is when, by removing a Pawn or piece, check is unmasked from
another piece. ... 4 illustrates a discovered check. White, having to play, ..."
2. Cassell's Complete Book of Sports and Pastimes: Being a Compendium of Out by Cassell (London) (1896)
"discovered check " and " double check " will be more clearly understood from an
... Kt to KR 6 (discovered check and 3. К to It щ. 2. Kt to К В 7 (check) 2. ..."
3. The Chess-player's Handbook: A Popular and Scientific Introduction to the by Howard Staunton, R. F. Green (1890)
"discovered check. This is a striking though simple instance of the power of a
discovered check. Arrange your chess-men as in the diagram, and you will find ..."
4. The Modern Chess Instructor by William Steinitz (1889)
"DOUBLE CHECK is brought about when the King is attacked by two pieces at the same
time owing to a discovered check. 6. discovered check occurs when, ..."
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