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Skewer

Line tactics · Win material

A pin in reverse: attack a valuable piece, and when it moves out of the way, take the piece standing behind it on the same line.

How it works (spoiler)

The bishop checks the king along the diagonal. The king has to step aside, and that opens the line to the queen behind it. Skewers are strongest with a check, so the front piece has no choice.

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