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Analysis

Games; Chess

The calculation and detailed study of a series of moves based on a particular position in a game.

International rating list

Games; Chess

A list of the world's strongest players, compiled by FIDE using the Elo rating scale. It was first published in July 1971.

International woman grandmaster

Games; Chess

Title established in 1976 and awarded by FIDE to the world's strongest women players.

Interpose

Games; Chess

To place a piece or a Pawn between an enemy attacking piece and the attacked piece.

International master (IM)

Games; Chess

Title established and awarded by FIDE, often abbreviated IM. An IM is a stronger player than a FIDE Master, but not as strong as an International Grandmaster, and usually has an Elo rating of at ...

Material

Games; Chess

The total value in points of a player's pieces on the chessboard. A material advantage is when a player has more pieces on the board than his opponent or has pieces of greater value.

Laws of chess

Games; Chess

The rules which govern the play of the game. During the 1850s, Staunton was one of many players who first sought to establish a unified set of chess laws. FIDE established its own laws of chess in ...

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