Chess terminology

This page explains commonly used terms in chess in alphabetical order. Some of these have their own pages, like fork and pin. For a list of unorthodox chess pieces, see fairy chess piece; for a list of terms specific to chess problems, see chess problem terminology.

Related Topics:
Chess - Fork - Pin - Fairy chess piece - Chess problems - Chess problem terminology

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See also: Sample chess game

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