20 Terms
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zwischenzug
Games; Chess
A German term that means "in between move". A surprising move that, when inserted in an apparently logical sequence (for example, a check that interrupts a series of exchanges), changes the result of ...
Pawn grabbing
Games; Chess
Deprecating term to describe the act of winning Pawns at the expense of development or countering an opponent’s attack. Also known as Pawn snatching.
Pawn center
Games; Chess
A pair or group of Pawns of the same color that occupy the central squares of the board.
