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Pins: The Pattern Behind Half of All Tactics

Tactics Room ยท 14:22

How to create a pin, how to punish one, and the two moves that break it before it costs you a piece.

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What you'll take away

  • โ€”Pin toward the king, not away from it
  • โ€”Add attackers before you cash in

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