Showing posts with label Discovered Attack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Discovered Attack. Show all posts

Friday, December 19, 2008

Free Guide to the Discovered Attack: Chess Tactics!

Enhance Your Chess Tactics: 
Mastering the Discovered Attack

The chessboard is a battleground of cunning strategy and tactical brilliance. Among the weapons in your arsenal, the discovered attack stands out for its deceptive power.

With a simple move, you can unleash a double threat, often leaving your opponent scrambling for defense. This guide equips you with a treasure trove of resources to master this tactic and elevate your chess game.

This section dives into a variety of resources, from free books and articles to interactive studies and video lessons. So, whether you're a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you'll find the perfect tools to hone your discovered attack skills. Let's explore!



BOOKS (FREE)


English Chess Federation Discovered Attacks - 6 Page PDF
This concise guide from the English Chess Federation provides a clear explanation of the discovered attack concept along with 12 problem worksheets to test your newfound skills.



Discovered Attack Chess Articles


Introduction to Chess Tactics: Discovered attack - (Nice Article with examples and Quiz): This article offers a clear introduction to discovered attacks, including examples and a quiz to test your understanding. It even delves into double checks and windmills for a well-rounded learning experience.

The Dreaded Discovered Attack - Improve your discovered attack mastery with IM Silman's insightful lesson on Chess.com. This resource dives deep with various examples and scenarios to solidify your tactical understanding.

10 Discovered Attack - Problems  Sharpen your skills with this collection of 10 discovered attack puzzles.

Collection of discovered-attack exercises - Test your newfound knowledge with another set of 24 discovered attack exercises.

Discovered Attack: How To Make Your Opponent “Discover” That They’re About To Lose - Chess Journal Article - Spice up your learning with this engaging article from Chess Journal. It showcases 3 practical examples to help you see how discovered attacks can turn the tide in your favor.




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Discovered Attack LiChess Studies 


New to Lichess studies?
These interactive tools are fantastic resources for exploring chess concepts and variations move-by-move. Perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge, Lichess studies let you work through positions at your own pace. Here are some great options to hone your discovered attack skills:

  • Discovered Attack -  10 Chapter  Interactive Examples - (Lichess Mate Practice Page): Get started with this 10-problem interactive page 

  • Discovered Attacks and Checks - 60 Chapter Interactive Study - Delve deeper with this comprehensive 60-chapter interactive study that explores both discovered attacks and checks. (Highly recommended!)

  • Discovered Attack - 12 Chapter Interactive Study -This 12-chapter study offers a fully interactive experience, including windmills and discovered checks, to truly solidify your understanding.

  • Beginner Tactics Discovered Attack - 32 Chapter Study - This 32-chapter study caters to beginners by providing a more lesson-based approach with analysis for each position.


Discovered Attack Chess Video Lessons

Expand your visual learning with these informative video lessons on the discovered attack:

Chess lesson # 27: Discovered check and attack | Chess Tactics | Learn Chess the right way  -10 Min - NM Ramirez explores various scenarios where discovered attacks and checks can be applied, highlighting their effectiveness in gaining material advantage or delivering checkmate.

Creating multiple Threats with the Discovered Attack | Chess Tactics | IM Alex Astaneh - 20 Min -IM Alex Astaneh dedicates 20 minutes to demonstrating the power of the discovered attack. This lesson delves into the tactic's nuances, helping you understand why it's such a valuable weapon in your chess arsenal. 
The 5 Most Amazing Discovered Checks in Chess - 9 Min GM Williams - Take a fascinating journey through chess history with GM Williams! This 9-minute video breaks down the five most incredible discovered checks ever played, showcasing the brilliance of legendary players like Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand. 

Chess Tactics Discovered Attacks - 6 Min  Solidify your foundational understanding of discovered attacks with this clear and concise 6-minute video explanation.

Chess for Beginners with GM Ronen Har-Zvi (Discovered Attack!) - 30 Min -New to chess? GM Ronen Har-Zvi delivers a beginner-friendly 30-minute lecture (Video Below) at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, covering discovered attacks in all their forms.