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Theory

Games; Chess

Well known opening, middle game, and endgame positions that are documented in chess books.

As in music, time. Plural, tempi. In chess, there are basically three elements - space, time and material. Space and material are self-evident. Time, however, is more subtle. Initially, White, having ...

Tactics

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Manoeuvres that take advantage of short-term opportunities. A position with many traps and combinations is considered to be Tactical in nature.

Symmetry

Games; Chess

Position where the pieces of one side mirrors the position of the pieces of the other side.

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

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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 ...