Tactics · Lesson 53 of 92
The Skewer
A skewer attacks a valuable piece, forcing it to move and exposing one behind it. Skewer the king to the queen.
Find the winning move
Show the solution
Re1+! The king must step aside, and Rxe8 wins the queen. A skewer is a pin in reverse.
Watch it play out
The position, then the answer.
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This drill is one step. The full write-up — every rule, every pattern, every common mistake — is in the complete guide.
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This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.
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