Skewer
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Skewer of the king by the bishop
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Skewer by the bishop
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Skewer of the king by the rook
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Skewer by the rook
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Skewer of the king by the queen
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Skewer by the queen
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The idea
A skewer attacks a valuable piece (or the king) along a line with a lesser piece right behind it. The front target must move — often in check — and you capture the one behind. Look for exposed kings and queens on a line with a piece trailing behind.