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Skewer puzzles
A skewer is a pin turned around. The more valuable piece is in front, and when it moves away the piece behind it is lost.
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How to spot a skewer
- Line up the targetsLook for a king and queen, or a queen and rook, on the same file, rank or diagonal.
- Check firstA skewer through the king is forced, because the king has to step off the line.
- Long-range pieces onlyOnly bishops, rooks and queens can skewer. Open lines make it possible.