An X-ray move

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ebillgo

wbport

Proper usage of "X-ray".  I used to think it was synonymous with skewer, but those are different tactics.  Good game by the way.

batgirl

so why did black resign?

pdela
batgirl wrote:

so why did black resign?

good question. always pertinent batgirl

wbport

Finger slip.  One can't resign and give mate a few moves later.

ebillgo
batgirl wrote:

so why did black resign?

 It is a finger slip. It should be white resigns. Thanks for pointing it out.

KrazyKoala824

i still don't get what an x ray move/tactic & what a skewer is please elaborate. I am an absolute noob

wbport
This is an x-ray. The Pb7 is defended by the Qc6, but 1. Rxb7 is playable because the Qd5's defense of the rook on b7 x-rays the Qc6.