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Chess terms

Cross-Check

Cross-Check: a tactical motif that can win material or force a sequence.

What it means

Cross-Check: a tactical motif that can win material or force a sequence.

Why it matters

Tactical motifs help you win material or force decisive sequences.

How to apply it

  1. 1Start with forcing moves: checks, captures, direct threats.
  2. 2Calculate a few plies and compare candidate defenses.
  3. 3Watch for loose pieces, overloaded defenders, and alignments.
PGN
[Event "ChessFlare Terms Demo - Cross-Check"]
[Site "ChessFlare"]
[Date "2025.12.15"]
[Round "1"]
[White "White"]
[Black "Black"]
[Result "*"]
[SetUp "1"]
[FEN "8/6P1/8/2KQ4/k7/8/7q/8 b - - 0 91"]
[Source "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-check"]

{[%icon check]} 91... Qc7+ 92. Qc6+ *