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Master the Skewer: Essential Chess Tactics Guide & Resources
A skewer is an attack upon two pieces in a line and is similar to a pin.
In fact, a skewer is sometimes described as a "reverse pin".
In a skewer, a valuable piece is attacked and forced to move to avoid being captured, leaving a less valuable piece behind it free for capture.
Like pins, skewers can only be created by the long-range pieces (queen, rook and bishop).
Wikipedia Skewer Page
General info and a few examples
BOOKS (Free)
English Chess Federation - The Skewer - 6 page PDF - This concise 6-page guide provides a clear explanation of skewers with illustrative diagrams.
Skewer Articles
Level Up Your Chess Tactics: In-Depth Articles on Skewers
The Skewer Tactic explained by a Grandmaster! - This in-depth guide by GM GABUZYAN_CHESSMOOD provides a comprehensive understanding of skewer tactics.
Tactics: The Skewer! - ChessKid: Skewers - This interactive article from ChessKid uses puzzles and explanations to introduce the skewer concept to young learners.
Skewer - Beginner-Friendly Guide to Skewers: Learn the fundamentals of the powerful skewer tactic with clear explanations and diagrams from Chess.com.
LiChess Studies
Sharpen Your Skills: Practice Skewer Puzzles on Lichess
Skewer Puzzles - 15 Puzzles (LiChess Practice Area)
LiChess Puzzle Themes
- Skewer Puzzles - 87,000 Puzzles
Games Databases
Real-World Examples: Analyze Skewers in OTB Games
chessgames.com
- Skewer Tactic - OTB Examples - 32 games -Lesson on Different types of Skewers (Type of Skewer next to each Game)
- Skewer goes all the way through (ESS) - 24 games
- Skewer Check Tactic-- OTB Examples - 8 Games
Skewer Chess Videos
Win More Games with Skewers! Learn powerful chess tactics with these video guides on the skewer tactic.
This Thanksgiving, Try a Skewer! | Beginner Breakdown - 60 Min - St.Louis CC - Alex Moellering teaches a beginner chess class on skewers
Chess Tactics: 5 Skewers You Must Know! - 8 Min - A fast-paced introduction to 5 essential skewer patterns. Great for beginners and intermediate players.
Master the Skewer Chess Tactic in 11 Minutes - 11 min - Chess Nerd - A comprehensive guide to mastering the skewer. Learn how to identify and exploit skewer opportunities to gain the upper hand. (New 5/29/24)
Why The Skewer Chess Tactic Is More Important Than You Thought - 13 Min - NM Nelson Lopez - a comprehensive guide on the skewer chess tactic, explaining its importance and demonstrating various examples ranging from basic to master level. (New 5/29/24)
The absolute and relative Skewer | Chess Tactics | IM Alex Astaneh - 19 Min Video -Dive deep into the concept of absolute vs. relative skewers with International Master Alex Astaneh.
How the Skewer can decide your Rook Endgame | Beginner Level | GM Alex Ipatov - 9 Min - Unlock the secrets of using skewers in rook endgames with Grandmaster Alex Ipatov. Perfect for beginners!
Introduction to basic tactical themes- Pins and Skewers - 6 min Video - Learn the fundamentals of pins and skewers, two powerful tactical weapons in chess.
Rook Endgame Skewer - 2 min Video - A quick and effective lesson on utilizing the skewer in rook endgames.
Chess tactics | Pins vs Skewers | Learn how to play Chess the right way - 10 Min - Sharpen Your Chess Vision: Pins vs Skewers with NM Robert Ramirez
