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dead draw

Games; Chess

A draw that occurs when players do not have sufficiently powerful pieces to engage a checkmate.

cross-check

Games; Chess

When the move a player makes by escaping from a check situation results in them putting the opposing king in check.

cramped

Games; Chess

When a piece has its potential movement range restricted.

cover

Games; Chess

Protection of a piece or specific square(s)

connected rooks

Games; Chess

Two rooks that are on the same rank or file.

coffeehouse

Games; Chess

A move or player that is characterized as risky or tactically dubious.

clearing

Games; Chess

Removing pieces from a particular rank, file or diagonal so that the line is clear for a rook or bishop to move along it. Alternatively, it can be to protect pieces from enemy rooks and bishops.

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