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Fundamental Chess Tactics

81 CQ
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    6. Pawn Promotion
    A lesson with Niclas Huschenbeth
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    Pawn promotion in a chess game requires finding ways to promote one's pawns. It's simple enough, but there are tactical considerations to ensure it's done well.

    Pawn promotion in a chess game requires finding ways to promote one's pawns. It's simple enough, but there are tactical considerations to ensure it's done well.

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    7. The Pin
    A lesson with Niclas Huschenbeth
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    In chess, a pin tactical motif occurs when a piece cannot move because it would expose a higher value piece to attack. Learn to exploit pins in chess games.

    In chess, a pin tactical motif occurs when a piece cannot move because it would expose a higher value piece to attack. Learn to exploit pins in chess games.

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    8. Clearance
    A lesson with Niclas Huschenbeth
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    When playing chess, clearance is exactly what it sounds like: moving a piece out of the way to clear a square, diagonal, file or rank for another piece.

    When playing chess, clearance is exactly what it sounds like: moving a piece out of the way to clear a square, diagonal, file or rank for another piece.

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    9. Interference
    A lesson with Niclas Huschenbeth
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    One important tactic in chess—called interference—involves cutting off a file, rank or diagonal of an opposing piece by moving one's own piece in between.

    One important tactic in chess—called interference—involves cutting off a file, rank or diagonal of an opposing piece by moving one's own piece in between.

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    10. Defender Capture
    A lesson with Niclas Huschenbeth
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    Capturing a defender may seem like a run of the mill chess move, but when done correctly, it is also an important tactical motif to employ in your next match!

    Capturing a defender may seem like a run of the mill chess move, but when done correctly, it is also an important tactical motif to employ in your next match!

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