The Five Horsemen of Chess · Top Chess Gang

The Five Horsemen of Chess

A review about Top Chess’ tactics with some specials!

(ALL EXAMPLES ARE PROVIDED USING THE LICHESS STUDY)

Pins

What the fugg are pins?

A pin is a tactic where a lower valued piece can NOT move without revealing a higher valued piece, or possibly, a checkmate threat.

There’s another type of pin, called an absolute pin!

An Absolute Pin is similar to Relative Pins, except the piece infront of the king can NOT move without revealing in check. Chess considers the revealing moves to be illegal.

Skewers

Do I use a skewer for this?

No…? Skewers are the opposite of Pins, because the higher valued piece and the lower valued piece switch places.

Forks

Can I get a fork-

NO- Forks come in all shapes and sizes. It is when a piece simultaneously attacks 2 pieces in one move.

GTFO

What does GTFO mean

It means, get the fugg outta my property- Deflection is a tactic where you lure a piece to a different job, but sometimes, it involves sacrifices.

And lastly, the square!

Do I need a square for this-

SHUT UP AND LISTEN

The square is a special feature of King vs. Pawn endgames. If the opposing king is able to enter the square, the king can capture the pawn, and win the race. If the opposing king however can’t enter the square on his move, the pawn is able to promote and win the race.

Is that all-

someone oof this guy already-

If both kings are in the square, the king can do opposition. Opposition is an extra tactic where they limit the opoosing king to move any further.

Here’s the study:

https://lichess.org/study/iFRqIafM/rQTxeDXh

See you!

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@Tom Is so Back

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