Chess Language
The Fork, the Pin and the Skewer: Three Attacks, Three Different Questions
Learn the difference between a chess fork, pin and skewer by asking what each attack threatens and which piece’s…
sections
Chess Language
Decode the terms, symbols and shorthand players use at the board.
Our point of view
A game is richer when you can read its choices
We make chess language clear without flattening its character. Every board has room for curiosity, at any level of play.