absolute skewer
English
editEtymology
editCompare absolute pin.
Noun
editabsolute skewer (plural absolute skewers)
- (chess) A skewer in which the king is placed in check, forcing it to be moved.
- 2018, George Huczek, A to Z Chess Tactics: Every Chess Move Explained, Batsford, →ISBN:
- In an absolute skewer, the king is involved, whereas a relative skewer does not involve the king.