Discovered Check
Part of the Tactics section of Coddy's Chess journey. Lesson 22 of 48.
Point the battery at the king and the mover becomes untouchable for a move: the check comes from behind, so wherever the front piece lands, the check must be answered first. It can take the queen, sit on a square defended three times - anything. Send it to the most expensive square it can reach.
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Position 1 of 6
WatchEight knight moves, eight checks. Watch.
The starting position.
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