White to move
Skewers on files, ranks and diagonals
What it’s about
- A skewer attacks the front piece. When the king must move out of check, the piece behind it becomes accessible.
- Bishops use diagonals; rooks use files and ranks. Check whether the king could immediately capture the checking piece.
- After you capture a queen, the opponent may sometimes recapture. A queen for a bishop or rook still wins material.