CHESSFOX Tactics Trainer (Free) Level 1 – Puzzle 1

Black to Play

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Solution

Tactical Motif: Skewer

A skewer is a tactical idea where you attack a valuable piece, but if it moves, it exposes another piece of equal or lesser value behind it.

1…Rg4+ forces the white king to move, after which Black will capture the undefended rook on c4.

1…Kxa7 also wins material, but 1…Rg4+ wins more.

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