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Loading the Gun

Part of the Core Motifs section of Coddy's Tactics & Checkmates journey. Lesson 18 of 35.

A battery is built, rarely found. Put the rear piece on the line behind your own front piece, a quiet move that threatens everything, and fire next turn. The best loads come with a threat, so there is no time to unload. And when the gun points at you: take the front piece, or step off the line.

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Position 1 of 7
WatchTheir queen attacks your knight. Watch the rook defend it - and more.
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The starting position.
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All 7 positions

All lessons in Core Motifs

1The Fork

Forks with CheckThe Knight's Fork SquaresPawn and King ForksPuzzles: ForksRecap: The Fork

4Discovered Attack

The Loaded GunDiscovered CheckLoading the GunPuzzles: DiscoveriesRecap: Discovered Attack

7Tactic or Not?

Looks Free, Isn'tThe Tactic That Isn'tTactic or Not?Puzzles: Mixed MotifsRecap: Core Motifs

2The Pin

Pile Up on the PinThe Pinned DefenderUnpinning with TempoPuzzles: PinsRecap: The Pin

5Double Check

Two Checks at OnceDouble Check MatesBuilding the Double CheckPuzzles: Double ChecksRecap: Double Check

3The Skewer

Skewer Through the KingSkewering the QueenDrive Him onto the LinePuzzles: SkewersRecap: The Skewer

6Trapped Pieces

No Way HomeClosing the NetThe Greedy PiecePuzzles: Trapped PiecesRecap: Trapped Pieces