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Checkmate by discovered check

We continue with the trick of discoverd check.. Again we check the king by moving a piece. The back piece gives check. And this time, the front piece makes sure the king cannot move. It is checkmate by a discovered check!

Example 1 shows how White checkmates by a discovered check.

A discovered check is a smart move, but you have be careful. Even when your opponent’s king cannot move. Check examples 2 and 3 to see what might happen.

Using a disco check to checkmate it is not easy. But if you succeed, it is real fun!

What do you have to do?
Use a discovered check to checkmate. Do you see two pieces behind each other? Move the front piece so that the back piece gives check.


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