Unpinning with Tempo
Part of the Core Motifs section of Coddy's Tactics & Checkmates journey. Lesson 8 of 35.
Sooner or later the pin is on you. Every cure takes the line away: block it, chase the pinner, move the king or the treasure. The good cures do it with tempo - the block attacks the pinner, the pawn kick forces a retreat, the treasure leaves with a threat. Never move the pinned piece and hope.
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Position 1 of 7
WatchThe knight is pinned to the queen. Watch the pawns evict the pinner.
The starting position.
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