Pin and Skewer: What’s the Difference?
In chess, two of the most powerful tactical tools are the “pin” and the “skewer.” Both tactics involve long-range pieces like bishops, rooks and queens, …
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Masterclass By Carlsen: Use/Punish Pins Effectively [4 Rules]
Very often, chess players play Bg4/Bg5 trying to pin the knight to the queen. Here’s an example: For this lesson, I’ve analyzed several games of …
Chess Tactics Galore
One of the main backbones of winning in chess is what we call chess tactics. Chess tactics are recurring moves that will leave you with …
