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Anti-sicilian

Games; Chess

A strategy that is designed to counterattack the Sicilian defence played by black.

Undermining

Games; Chess

Capturing a piece that is defending another piece, leaving it with possibly no protection.

Sealed move

Games; Chess

When lengthy games are adjourned, the player set to make the next move records their intended move in a sealed envelope. Upon recommencement of the game, the move is performed by an arbiter. This ...

Toilet move

Games; Chess

A move played quickly that has little risk attached to it, allowing somebody to potentially visit the toilet before their next move is required.

Spite cheque

Games; Chess

A cheque given by a player who is about to be checkmated. Serves only to delay the ending of the game by a couple of moves.

Theme tournament

Games; Chess

A special tournament where every game has to begin with a specific opening.

Swindle

Games; Chess

A play that results in a disadvantaged opponent pulling off a draw or possibly even a win.

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