The Pin
The Pin is a fundamental tactical weapon in chess that immobilizes an opponent's piece. A pinned piece cannot move without exposing a more valuable piece behind it.
There are two kinds of pins:
- Absolute Pin: The piece being pinned cannot legally move because it will expose the King.
- Relative Pin: The pinned piece can legally move, but doing so would expose a more valuable piece, such as the Queen.
Understanding how to use pins effectively can give you a tactical edge over your opponent! Explore more strategies using our Tactics Guide.
Visualize a Pin
Check out other tactics and strategies like the Fork and Discovered Attack.