Exercises — clouage

Positions to solve on the board, with a hint and a solution.

The absolute pin, and what it pays
Level:Intermediate
The black knight looks like it is defending something. Check the diagonal behind it before you believe that.
- clouage
- tactique
- fou
Not started
1 move
Attacking a pinned piece
Level:Intermediate
A pinned piece cannot run away. So it is not a piece to grab straight off — it is a target to attack one more time.
- clouage
- pion
- tactique
Not started
2 moves