Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Chess Terms [B]
  Glossary of Chess Terms, Definitions, and Acronyms Chess has a rich vocabulary with many terms and acronyms ranging from from ACP to Zwischenzug. Here we provide an alphabetical list of chess terms along with their definitions as well as various acronyms and their definitions. It is our intention for this to be the most comprehensive and complete list available on the Internet. Our glossary of terms and acronyms will be updated on a regular basis as our readers inform us of additions. [Backward Pawn] [Bind] [Bishop Pair] [Blockade] [Blunder] [Book] [Break] [Breakthrough] [Brilliancy] Backward Pawn [Top] Definition A pawn that has fallen behind its comrades, and thus no longer can be supported or guarded by other pawns of its own persuasion. Bind [Top] Definition To have such a vise-like grip on a position that useful moves are difficult for the opponent to find. One often speaks of a crushing space advantage as a bind. Bishop Pair [Top] Definition To possess two Bishops versus the opponent’s Bishop and Knight or two Knights. Two Bishops work extremely well together and are usually an advantage in open positions. Blockade [Top] Definition Conceptualized and popularized by Aron Nimzovich (1886-1935), it refers to the tying down (immobilization) of an enemy pawn by placing a piece (in particular a Knight) directly in front of it. Blunder [Top] Definition A horrible mistake that hangs material or makes enormous positional or tactical concessions. Book [Top] Definition Published opening theory. A book player is one who relies on memorization of published analysis rather than on his own creative imagination. Taking someone out of book refers to sidestepping published analysis by playing a new or unorthodox move. This denies him the chance to make use of a good memory and forces him to find good moves on his own. Break [Top] Definition The gaining of space, and thus more freedom of movement by the advance of a pawn. Breakthrough [Top] Definition A means of penetrating the enemy position. This can be done by a pawn break or by a sacrifice involving pieces or pawns. Brilliancy [Top] Definition A game that contains a very deep strategic concept, a beautiful combination or an original plan. Note: This is a work in progress. As more terms are added this will be updated for their terms and definitions. Eventually, a separate section will be added for acronyms. You can help us make this the most complete list of chess terms by adding your comments to Chess Speak - What are they talking about? |
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