Week 9 answer key: Discovered attacks

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    1. Nd6+ Kd7 Nxb7

    Nd6+ (discovered check from the rook), then Nxb7.

    Hint, if needed: Use your knight, with a check.

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    2. Bxf7+ Kxf7 Qxe5

    Bxf7+ (reply Kxf7) Qxe5

    Hint, if needed: Use your bishop, with a check.

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    3. Bh2+ Kxh2 Rxd4

    Bh2+ (reply Kxh2) Rxd4

    Hint, if needed: Use your bishop, with a check.

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    4. Re1+ Rxe1 Qxc2

    Re1+ (reply Rxe1) Qxc2

    Hint, if needed: Use your rook, with a check.

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    5. Nxe4 Bxe4 Bxb4

    Nxe4 (reply Bxe4) Bxb4

    Hint, if needed: Use your knight, to make a capture.

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    6. Bb4+ Bd2 Qxd5

    Bb4+ (reply Bd2) Qxd5

    Hint, if needed: Use your bishop, with a check.

The worked example's answer is on the worksheet. Every answer is checked move by move with chess.js. ChessTeacher.org · 12-week course, week 9