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What is Pin in Chess?

An attack on a piece that cannot or should not move because a more valuable piece sits behind it on the same line. An absolute pin is against the king, making it illegal for the pinned piece to move at all.

Example: The bishop pinned the knight to the queen, freezing it in place.

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