Level 1 · Stop giving things away · 400–800 · 10 min

Pins and skewers

Line up two enemy pieces on one line and win the one behind or in front.

The rule to take into your games

Two enemy pieces on one line? Pin or skewer them.

Part of Goat Pass: 3 steps on the board, 3 guided examples, then puzzles at your level, and the ones you miss come back until they stick. The first 3 lessons are free.

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