absolute skewer

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English

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7{{{square}}} black queen{{{square}}} black king7
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5{{{square}}} black bishop5
4{{{square}}} white king{{{square}}} white rook4
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An absolute skewer on the white king: it must move out of check, after which the bishop can capture the white queen.

Etymology

Compare absolute pin.

Noun

absolute skewer (plural absolute skewers)

  1. (chess) A skewer in which the king is placed in check, forcing it to be moved.
    • 2018, George Huczek, A to Z Chess Tactics: Every Chess Move Explained, Batsford, →ISBN:
      In an absolute skewer, the king is involved, whereas a relative skewer does not involve the king.

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