Puzzle Sheet 1

Level – 1

Pins
White to play and attain a winning position by using a pin*

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

* A pin is an attack by a line piece (rook, queen or bishop) on an opponent’s piece or pawn, which is blocked by
another piece (usually of higher value).

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 Puzzle Sheet 2
Level – 1

Pins
White to play and attain a winning position by using a pin*
1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

* A pin is an attack by a line piece (rook, queen or bishop) on an opponent’s piece or pawn, which is blocked by
another piece (usually of higher value).

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 Puzzle Sheet 3
Level – 1

Pins
White to play and attain a winning position by using a pin*

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

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 Puzzle Sheet 4
Level – 1

Pins
White to play and attain a winning position by using a pin*

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

* A pin is an attack by a line piece (rook, queen or bishop) on an opponent’s piece or pawn, which is blocked by
another piece (usually of higher value).

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 Puzzle Sheet 5
Level – 1

Pins
White to play and attain a winning position by using a pin*

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

* A pin is an attack by a line piece (rook, queen or bishop) on an opponent’s piece or pawn, which is blocked by
another piece (usually of higher value).

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