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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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White's rook looks at the king. But the bishop is still in the way. If the bishop moves, the rook checks the king.

The king can only flee to the green square. But White can take away this escape square. Click on the play button to see how. Checkmate!