Discovered Attack Puzzle Generator

Unleash a hidden threat with the Discovered Attack. Create PDF worksheets to practice this powerful tactic where moving one piece reveals, or "unmasks," an attack from a long-range piece behind it, creating two threats in a single move.

How to Create Your Worksheet

1. Select Difficulty

Choose a level. Beginner puzzles feature simple discoveries, while advanced puzzles involve setting up the alignment for a devastating discovered check.

2. Choose Quantity

Select how many Discovered Attack puzzles you want to add to your tactical arsenal.

3. Generate & Preview

Instantly see your unique set of puzzles that teach you to look for hidden piece alignments.

4. Download PDF

Download your worksheet to study the most powerful forms of this attack, including the unstoppable Double Check.

Discovered Attack Worksheet Features

Create Two Threats at Once

The core power of a discovery is that the piece you move creates one threat, while the unmasked piece creates a second, often more dangerous, threat.

Master Discovered Checks

Learn the most forcing type of discovered attack, where the unmasked piece checks the king, giving you a free move to cause havoc elsewhere.

The Power of the Double Check

Practice the ultimate discovered attack where both the moving piece and the unmasked piece check the king simultaneously, forcing the king to move.

Improve Your Board Vision

Training these puzzles helps you see the hidden potential in piece alignments and set up these tactics in your own games.

Discovered Attack FAQs

What is a discovered attack?

It's a tactic where a piece moves out of the way to unmask an attack from another piece (a Queen, Rook, or Bishop) that was positioned behind it.

What makes a discovered check so powerful?

Since the opponent must respond to the check from the unmasked piece, the piece that moved is free to capture material or create another threat without being challenged.