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title: "Discovered attacks: chess lesson · Chess Goat"
description: "Move one piece out of the way so the piece behind it attacks too. 12-minute lesson with puzzles at your level."
canonical: "https://trychessgoat.com/learn/lesson/discovered-attacks/"
last_updated: 2026-10-09
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Level 2 · Win material on purpose · 800–1100 · 12 min

# Discovered attacks

Move one piece out of the way so the piece behind it attacks too.

## The rule to take into your games

**If your piece blocks your own line, move it with a threat.**

Part of Goat Pass: 5 steps on the board, 3 guided examples, then puzzles at your level, and the ones you miss come back until they stick. The first 3 lessons are free.

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