What is 'relative pin' in chess?
Quiz Options
- A pin where the pinned piece covers the king
- A pin where the pinned piece covers another less valuable piece
- A pin that can only be broken by capturing the pinning piece
- A temporary pin that lasts only one move
Explanation
A relative pin occurs when a piece is pinned to another, less valuable piece, meaning moving the pinned piece would expose the more valuable piece to capture.