The process of turning a pin ineffective. This can be done by:
Attacking the pinning piece
Removing the unit of higher value behind it
Interposing between the pinning piece and the pinned piece or between the pinned piece and the piece of higher value behind it
Deflecting the pinning piece
Counterpin
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Quotes of the Day
Karpov, Kasparov, Korchnoi have absolutely destroyed chess by their immoral, unethical, prearranged games. These guys are really the lowest dogs around, and if people knew the truth about them, they would be held in more contempt than Ben Johnson, the runner, and they’re going to know the truth when I do this book!
Robert Fischer September, 1 1992
Ten years ago I said that 2010 would be the end, chess would be exhausted. But it is not true, chess will not die so quickly.
Vishy Anand 2008
According to my experiences, in key events, normally the games’ quality is not as high as other major events. Most brilliant games are not found in championships at present.
Garry Kasparov 2014
I enjoy it when I see my opponent really suffering when he knows that I’ve outsmarted him
Magnus Carlsen 2012
I am a totally normal guy. My father is considerably more intelligent than I am.
Magnus Carlsen 2010
