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Tactics 7

Forks, skewers and discovered attacks without a label. Work out which weapon the position calls for.

A pinned piece cannot run. Attack it again, or create a pin that wins the piece outright.

The queen attacks in eight directions. Find the check that also picks up a loose piece.

Check the king with a long-range piece and capture whatever stands behind it.

Move the front piece with a threat and let the piece behind it strike. Usually the moving piece gives check.

Move one piece to unleash another. Discovered attacks, discovered checks and the devastating double check.

A piece is safe only because something protects it. Capture or chase away the protector and take what it was guarding.