Step 1

In a discovered attack, one piece moves out of the way and uncovers an attack by a bishop, rook or queen standing behind it. The piece that moves can make its own threat too, so you get two attacks with one move.

Step 2

Gukesh D vs Raunak Sadhwani, chess.com Junior Speed 2023. Gukesh from Chennai became the youngest undisputed World Champion in 2024, at just 18. Gukesh D plays White here. Look at the rook on c5: what can it do?

Step 3

Moves: 35.Rxc7

Gukesh D moves the rook from c5 to c7, and the piece behind it attacks. It captures the rook on c7. It attacks the queen on e7.

From the game Gukesh D – Raunak Sadhwani, chess.com Junior Speed 2023.

Step 4

Moves: 35.Rxc7 Qxb4 36.axb4 a5 37.Rc8+ Ke7 38.Rxb8

The moves: 35.Rxc7 Qxb4 36.axb4 a5 37.Rc8+ Ke7 38.Rxb8. At the end of the line, Gukesh D has won the queen. Now try it yourself: press Practice and play this position against the engine.

From the game Gukesh D – Raunak Sadhwani, chess.com Junior Speed 2023.

Step 5

D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand, SuperUnited Blitz 2023, Zagreb. Viswanathan Anand became India's first grandmaster in 1988 and was World Champion five times. Viswanathan Anand plays Black here. Look at the knight on f6: what can it do?

Step 6

Moves: 25...Ne4

Viswanathan Anand moves the knight from f6 to e4, and the piece behind it attacks. It attacks the knight on c5.

Step 7

Moves: 25...Ne4 26.Nxe4 Bxh4 27.Nxh4 dxe4 28.Rxe4 Qf7

The moves: 25...Ne4 26.Nxe4 Bxh4 27.Nxh4 dxe4 28.Rxe4 Qf7. At the end of the line, Viswanathan Anand has won the queen. Now try it yourself: press Practice and play this position against the engine.

Step 8

Divya Deshmukh vs E Danielian, FIDE Grand Swiss Women, Douglas 2023. Divya Deshmukh from Nagpur won the FIDE Women's World Cup in 2025, at 19, and became a grandmaster. Divya Deshmukh plays White here. Look at the bishop on e5: what can it do?

Step 9

Moves: 52.Bxf6

Divya Deshmukh moves the bishop from e5 to f6, and the piece behind it attacks. It captures the rook on f6.

From the game Divya Deshmukh – E Danielian, FIDE Grand Swiss Women, Douglas 2023.

Step 10

Moves: 52.Bxf6 Qxf6 53.Rd4 Qf1+ 54.Kh2 Bg7 55.Re4

The moves: 52.Bxf6 Qxf6 53.Rd4 Qf1+ 54.Kh2 Bg7 55.Re4. At the end of the line, Divya Deshmukh has won the rook. Now try it yourself: press Practice and play this position against the engine.

From the game Divya Deshmukh – E Danielian, FIDE Grand Swiss Women, Douglas 2023.

Step 11

Vincent Keymer vs Praggnanandhaa R, Tata Steel IND Blitz Open, Kolkata 2023. Praggnanandhaa from Chennai became a grandmaster at 12 and reached the World Cup final in 2023. Praggnanandhaa R plays Black here. Look at the knight on f1: what can it do?

Step 12

Moves: 40...Nd2+

Praggnanandhaa R moves the knight from f1 to d2, and the piece behind it attacks. It attacks the bishop on c4. It gives check.

Step 13

Moves: 40...Nd2+ 41.Kh2 Nxc4 42.Rb8+ Ke7 43.g5 e2

The moves: 40...Nd2+ 41.Kh2 Nxc4 42.Rb8+ Ke7 43.g5 e2. At the end of the line, Praggnanandhaa R has won the bishop. Now try it yourself: press Practice and play this position against the engine.

Step 14

Humpy Koneru vs Elina Danielian, SportAccord Blitz Women 2012, Beijing. Humpy Koneru is one of India's greatest players and twice Women's World Rapid Champion. Humpy Koneru plays White here. Look at the pawn on f5: what can it do?

Step 15

Moves: 35.fxe6

Humpy Koneru moves the pawn from f5 to e6, and the piece behind it attacks. It captures the knight on e6.

From the game Humpy Koneru – Elina Danielian, SportAccord Blitz Women 2012, Beijing .

Step 16

Moves: 35.fxe6 Qg1+ 36.Kg3 Qe1+ 37.Qxe1 Rxe1 38.Rf3

The moves: 35.fxe6 Qg1+ 36.Kg3 Qe1+ 37.Qxe1 Rxe1 38.Rf3. At the end of the line, Humpy Koneru has won the queen. Now try it yourself: press Practice and play this position against the engine.

From the game Humpy Koneru – Elina Danielian, SportAccord Blitz Women 2012, Beijing .

Step 17

Arjun Erigaisi vs R Vasquez Schroeder, Titled Tuesday (online) 2023. Arjun Erigaisi from Warangal became only the second Indian, after Anand, to cross a 2800 rating. Arjun Erigaisi plays White here. Look at the pawn on f7: what can it do?

Step 18

Moves: 58.f8=Q

Arjun Erigaisi moves the pawn from f7 to f8, and the piece behind it attacks.

From the game Arjun Erigaisi – R Vasquez Schroeder, Titled Tuesday (online) 2023.

Step 19

Moves: 58.f8=Q Qxf8 59.Qxf8 Ng2 60.Ng3 Kd7 61.Qf5+

The moves: 58.f8=Q Qxf8 59.Qxf8 Ng2 60.Ng3 Kd7 61.Qf5+. The pawn reaches the last rank and becomes a queen. Now try it yourself: press Practice and play this position against the engine.

From the game Arjun Erigaisi – R Vasquez Schroeder, Titled Tuesday (online) 2023.