Black checkmates in 2 moves.

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Chapter 5 DISCOVERED CHECKS – INTRODUCTION

A DISCOVERED CHECK occurs when a piece moves and uncovers a check on the enemy King. The enemy King discovers or finds out it is in check! A Discovered Check can be simple, as shown in Diagram 125. Others take two or more moves to set up.

Next, Diagram 134 DISCOVERED CHECKS:

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Answer – Diagram 133:

1.    …                        e2+

2.  Kh1                       e1 = Q/R#