Tactics


1. Double Attack

A piece attacks two pieces at once.


2. The Pin

A piece attacks a piece on the same diagonal or line as the opponent's King or a second, higher-value piece.


3. The Skewer

A piece attacks the opponent's King or higher-value piece that is on the same diagonal or line as a second piece. (opposite of the Pin)


4. Mating Threat

A version of double attack where you attack an opponent's piece AND threaten mate-in-one.


5. Discovered (uncovered) Attack

Moving a piece that was blocking an attack from your second piece, thus 'uncovering' the attack on the opponent's piece or King.