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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.

Book draw
Games; Chess

A situation that occurs at endgame when the remaining pieces are known to be unable to achieve a checkmate when both sides play perfectly.

Chess960
Games; Chess

A variant of chess that randomises the positions of all non-pawn pieces, within certain limits. It results in 960 possible starting variations.

Boden's mate
Games; Chess

A checkmate that is accomplished using two criss-crossing bishops when the enemy king has castled queenside.

Centralization
Games; Chess

The movement of pieces towards the centre of the board, where they generally have more movement options and are more powerful.

Coffeehouse
Games; Chess

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

Book move
Games; Chess

The opening moves in a game that are well documented as strong opening plays.

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