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Combination

Games; Chess

A series of moves which will force an immediate win or an overwhelming advantage in material or position. Most combinations sometimes start with a sacrifice of material.

Connected passed Pawns

Games; Chess

Two or more passed Pawns of the same colour on adjacent files which can protect themselves.

Counter gambit

Games; Chess

A strategy in which a minor piece or Pawn is offered for sacrifice in response to an earlier Gambit by the opponent.

Fedération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE)

Games; Chess

The International Chess Federation which organises the titles, awards and the international rating system.

Closed file

Games; Chess

A file blocked by both black and white Pawns.

Closed game

Games; Chess

A game which the position is obstructed by blocking Pawns. Such a position favours Knights over Bishops since Pawns often block diagonals.

Term coined by Nimzowitsch; a piece placed on a square (on an open or half-open file) on the opponent's side of the board, protected by a Pawn, which cannot be attacked by an enemy Pawn. The power of ...