What is Discovered attack in chess?
Moving one piece unveils an attack from another piece behind it.
Because two threats appear at once, discovered attacks are devastating - especially a discovered check, where the opponent must respond to the check and can't deal with the other threat.
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- Double checkTwo pieces give check at the same time via a discovered attack.
- ZugzwangA position where any move you make worsens your position.
- En passantA special pawn capture of a pawn that just advanced two squares.
- CastlingA move that tucks your king to safety and activates a rook.
- FianchettoDeveloping a bishop to the long diagonal from b2, g2, b7, or g7.
- GambitSacrificing material, usually a pawn, for faster development or attack.