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Discovered and double attacks
Learn tactical attacks that create two problems at once.
Learn this chess concept step by step, then practise it on the interactive ChessRivo board.
Open interactive lessonAbout this lesson
A discovered attack appears when one piece moves away and reveals the line of another piece. Double attacks force the opponent to answer multiple threats.
Key ideas
- Moving a blocking piece can reveal an attack from a rook, bishop or queen.
- A discovered check is especially forcing because the king must respond.
- Always inspect what lines open when a piece moves.
Coach tip: When one move creates two threats, the opponent often cannot solve both.
Test yourself
What happens in a discovered attack?
- A piece moves and reveals an attack from another piece
- A pawn promotes
- Both kings are in check
Show answer
Correct answer: A piece moves and reveals an attack from another piece
Practise this lesson interactively
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Open interactive lessonHow to use this lesson in a real game
Turn the idea into a repeatable decision process.
- Before moving, name the position feature this lesson is about.
- Find one candidate move that follows the lesson idea and one alternative.
- After the game, return to the critical position and compare your choice with the lesson.