absolute skewer

noun

A skewer in which the king is placed in check, forcing it to be moved.

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Meanings

nounabsolute skewer (plural absolute skewers)

plural absolute skewers

  1. board gamesA 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

Origin

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Chicago

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