Skewer puzzles
A skewer is a pin turned around, with the more valuable piece in front. That piece has to step out of the attack, and the one behind it is captured.
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Black to move. Find the best move.
Black wins in 3 moves. Puzzle rating 1304.
How to spot it
Kings and queens lined up on an open file, rank or diagonal are the usual targets. Most skewers start with a check along that line.
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