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discovered check

n

(Group Games / Chess & Draughts) Chess check given by moving a man that has been masking a potential check from a bishop, rook, or queen

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discovered check - 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 check - (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king