Games

Games

An activity engaged in for diversion or amusement; whether electronic games such as those on computers or phones, or simple board games.

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backward Pawn

Games; Chess

A Pawn that has trailed behind and is no longer supported by other Pawns.

bad Bishop

Games; Chess

When a Bishop has little or no mobility because of being hemmed by Pawns positioned on squares of the same color as the Bishop's square, it is said to be a "bad Bishop".

adjudication

Games; Chess

In amateur events, games not finished within a specified time period, sometimes are adjudicated by a strong player who determines the outcome of the game. This practice has fallen ...

advanced Pawn

Games; Chess

This term describes a Pawn which has passed the central line of the chessboard which is between the fourth and fifth ranks.

algebraic notation

Games; Chess

Same as chess notation or simply notation. It is a combination of letters and numbers (a to h and 1 to 8)which denotes the 64 squares of the board. Algebraic notation has become ...