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Glossary of chess

The glossary of chess explains commonly used terms in chess, in alphabetical order. Some of these terms have their own pages, like fork and pin. The glossary uses algebraic notation to describe chess moves.

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Glossary of chess

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chess isbn glossary terms see references also reading moves openings fork pin notation pieces piece computer opening lines board turk

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40/2instance ofA game using a longer time control0.80text
the Albin Countergambitinstance ofSome writers define the term more narrowly as an opening gambit offered by Black in response to an opening gambit by White0.80text
keeping the score when players are under time pressureinstance ofA tournament official who arbitrates disputes and performs other duties0.80text
1.b4instance ofOpening books today are more likely to describe debuts0.80text
International Master or National Masterinstance ofIt may also refer to a formal title0.80text
spaceinstance ofusually used to describe a sacrifice for a mating attack. sacrifice A move or capture that voluntarily gives up material in return for an advantage0.80text
developmentinstance ofusually used to describe a sacrifice for a mating attack. sacrifice A move or capture that voluntarily gives up material in return for an advantage0.80text
or an attackinstance ofusually used to describe a sacrifice for a mating attack. sacrifice A move or capture that voluntarily gives up material in return for an advantage0.80text
opening preparationinstance ofThe second assists in areas0.80text

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