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Chess Tactics: X Ray

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The x ray is a very useful tactic that chess players can use to indirectly attack their opponents pieces and add pressure to their opponents setup without directly attacking any pieces in some situations. X rays can be used with all your pieces and should be looked at any time during the middle game.

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