Learn · Tactical patterns

Pin

A piece can’t move without exposing a more valuable piece behind it.

Black to play · rated 1138

Find the move

Work it out first, then step through the answer.

Your move
Move 1 of 3
Move 2 of 3
Move 3 of 3
Explanations written by Peek AI

How to spot it

  1. 1

    Look down the lines

    A piece in front of its king or queen on a file, rank or diagonal can be pinned.

  2. 2

    Pin it, then pile on

    A pinned piece can’t run. Attack it again.

  3. 3

    Pinned pieces don’t defend

    Whatever it was guarding is now loose.

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