Phrase guide

discovered check

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A check by means of a discovered attack against the opponent's king.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: board-games, chess, games

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: check

History

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: paljastusshakki — situation in chess
  • French: échec à la découverte — situation in chess
  • Polish: szachy z odsłony — situation in chess
  • Romanian: șah prin descoperire — situation in chess
  • Russian: вскры́тый шах (vskrýtyj šax) — situation in chess
  • Swedish: avdragsschack — situation in chess
  • Vietnamese: chiếu mở — situation in chess
  • Vietnamese: chiếu rút — situation in chess