Learn Chess: Sneaky Pins - Hertan's great new name for an old tactic

Опубликовано: 16 Июль 2026
на канале: Chess Thinking! with NM Dan Heisman
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NM Dan Heisman describes a specific type of "Invisible Move" dubbed by NM Charles Hertan as a "Sneaky Pin". It's a move that takes advantage of a square that's looks like it's defended, but it's not because the defending piece is pinned.

NM Dan Heisman has been a full-time chess instructor since 1996 and is the author of 14 chess books, a TV show on Chess.com and radio at the Internet Chess Club. Howard Stern was one of Dan's students. Dan tries to answer comments on YouTube but for a quicker, more comprehensive answer (or questions about lessons), contact Dan via email, skype, or phone via Dan's website www.danheisman.com. His Chess Tip of the Day is @danheisman on Twitter. #ChessPins #ChessTactics #ChessVision #ChessMistakes #ChessMotifs