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solkoff score

Games; Chess

A tie-breaking system applicable to Swiss tournaments. A player's Solkoff Score is equal to the scores off all his opponents.

smothered mate

Games; Chess

A mate with a Knight where the King is unable to move because all the squares around him are occupied by other pieces.

score sheet

Games; Chess

The sheet of paper on which chess notation is recorded.

simplify

Games; Chess

To trade pieces to quiet down the position, to eliminate the opponent's attacking potential, or to clarify the situation. The player with the better position is more likely to simplify than the ...

skewer

Games; Chess

A threat against a valuable piece that forces that piece to move, allowing the capture of a less valuable piece behind it, on the same rank, file, or diagonal, after the attacked piece is moved.

simultaneous exhibition

Games; Chess

Event where a single player (usually a master or good player) play several people all at the same time. Numerous boards are set up, in a circle or rectangle, and the single player stands “inside” ...

The voluntary offer of material for compensation in space, time, Pawn structure, or even force. A sacrifice can lead to a force advantage in a particular part of the board. Unlike a combination, a ...