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absolute skewer en · NOUN

Etymology

Compare absolute pin.

Meanings

  1. A skewer in which the king is placed in check, forcing it to be moved.
    • In an absolute skewer, the king is involved, whereas a relative skewer does not involve the king. 2018, George Huczek, A to Z Chess Tactics: Every Chess Move Explained, Batsford, →ISBN:

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absolute skewers Number=Plur lexicographic

Coordinates

relative skewer