Discovered attack

A discovered attack appears when one piece moves off the line of a friendly queen, rook, or bishop. The piece behind is the one that gives the discovered check or the discovered attack on a piece.

The moving piece can go anywhere along, or off, the line. Its destination is often a second threat, which is why discoveries fork so well.

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