Term for this tactic?

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Chess_Lobster wrote:

Im pretty sure your example's a pin while loomis' example is a fork.  If I'm not mistaken, a fork is just one kind of double attack.


They are two distinct tactical motifs. The difference is that, with a fork, one piece is responsible for both threats. With a double attack, two or more pieces are involved. So Loomis' example is a double attack, as both the Queen and the bishop are involved.

 

BTW Thanks for the awesome link.

Chessroshi

I think a fork is a direct threat on two or more pieces, whereas a double attack is an attack on two things (e.g. threatening backrank mate and a loose piece)

xqsme

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