What is a skewer in chess?

A skewer is an attack on a valuable piece that has to move, exposing a less valuable piece behind it, which is then captured.

It is a pin in reverse: the more valuable piece is in front.

Find the skewer

Black to move. Find the skewer.

Look for a king or queen lined up with another piece on a file, rank or diagonal.

A check that skewers the king to a piece behind it usually wins that piece.

What is a skewer in chess?

A skewer is an attack on a valuable piece that has to move, exposing a less valuable piece behind it, which is then captured.

Where do these puzzles come from?

From the Lichess open puzzle database, rated 889 to 1611.

Can I get them printed?

Yes. These 18 puzzles are cards in the printed Forks, Pins & Skewers deck, along with 18 of each of the other two tactics.