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Discovered Attack Puzzles

4,300+ free discovered attack puzzles in the library

Moving one piece reveals an attack from another piece behind it.

Every puzzle below comes from a real game where this exact idea decided the outcome. Solve them right here in your browser — hints and full solutions included, no account needed.

Why it works

You create two threats at once - the moving piece's threat and the revealed attack.

What to look for

Look for pieces blocking your attacking pieces on open lines.

See the pattern

Chess diagram: a white knight on e5 shields the e1-rook from the black king; moving it reveals check
White to move. 1.Nc6 unveils the rook's check on the e-file while the knight hits the a7-queen — Black must answer the check and loses the queen.

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Real positions from the library, filtered to this theme. Pick a difficulty and find the best move.

Discovered Attack puzzles: frequently asked questions

What are Discovered Attack puzzles?

Moving one piece reveals an attack from another piece behind it. Every puzzle on this page is a position from a real game where exactly this idea decides the outcome.

Why does this pattern work?

You create two threats at once - the moving piece's threat and the revealed attack.

What should I look for in Discovered Attack puzzles?

Look for pieces blocking your attacking pieces on open lines.

Are these Discovered Attack puzzles free?

Yes — the trainer on this page pulls from 4,300+ discovered attack positions in the Blunders library and is free to use in your browser, no account or download required. A free account adds progress tracking and puzzles built from your own games.

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