Week 7 answer key: Skewers

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    1. Bd5+ Kb6 Bxa8

    Bd5+ (protected by the e4 pawn), then Bxa8.

    Hint, if needed: Use your bishop, with a check.

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    2. Ra8+ Ke7 Rxh8

    Ra8+, then Rxh8.

    Hint, if needed: Use your rook, with a check.

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    3. Rc8+ Ke7 Rxh8

    Rc8+ (reply Ke7) Rxh8

    Hint, if needed: Use your rook, with a check.

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    4. Rh4+ Kf5 Rxc4

    Rh4+ (reply Kf5) Rxc4

    Hint, if needed: Use your rook, with a check.

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    5. Rf6+ Kd7 Rxc6

    Rf6+ (reply Kd7) Rxc6

    Hint, if needed: Use your rook, with a check.

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    6. Qxa1+ Ke2 Qxh1

    Qxa1+ (reply Ke2) Qxh1

    Hint, if needed: Use your queen, with a check.

The worked example's answer is on the worksheet. Every answer is checked move by move with chess.js. ChessTeacher.org · 12-week course, week 7