discovered check

/dəˌskʌvərd tʃɛk/
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Definitions 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
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    check
    (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
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