relative skewer

English

Noun

relative skewer (plural relative skewers)

1. (chess) A skewer that is not an absolute skewer; a skewer that is not a skewer of the king.
   • 2018, George Huczek, A to Z Chess Tactics: Every Chess Move Explained, Batsford, →ISBN:

     In an absolute skewer, the king is involved, whereas a relative skewer does not involve the king.