relative skewer

noun

A skewer that is not an absolute skewer; a skewer that is not a skewer of the king.

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Meanings

nounrelative skewer (plural relative skewers)

plural relative skewers

  1. board gamesA skewer that is not an absolute skewer; a skewer that is not a skewer of the king.

    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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