Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Chess Terms [A]
  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. [ACP] [Action Chess] [Active] [Adjournment] [Advantage] [Algebraic Notation] [Amateur] [Analysis] [Annotation] [Attack] ACP [Top] Acronym Association of Chess Professionals. Brief History Founded in 2003 to represent professional chess players in discussions with FIDE and other chess organizers. Their first elected officers were, President, Joel Lautier, Secretary, Bartlomiej Macieja, Treasurer, and Almira Skripchenko. Side Note They organized the ACP Tour in 2004, described as a tournament circuit to regroup all important tournaments in the world during a one-year chess season. Each player taking part in the tour gain points according to a ranking system. Action Chess [Top] Definition A game where each player only has 30 minutes to make all his moves. Active [Top] Definition A chess piece that is able to move or control many squares, or an aggressive move, line of play, or position. Side Note When mentioned in lieu of a player’s style, it denotes a preference for sharp, tactical or vibrant types of play. Adjournment [Top] Definition Adjourned means that the game is suspended and continued at a later time, usually on another day. Side Note The Tournament Director (TD) first specifies that one of the players will prepare the next move in secret. The secret move is called 'the sealed move'. Advantage [Top] Definition Having a superiority in position based on a particular imbalance or series of imbalances. Side Note Also see Imbalance. Algebraic Notation [Top] Definition A method for writing moves down by using the names of the pieces and the ranks and files. Replaced older Descriptive Notation (“P-K4" is now "e4") about 1970. Related Article Algerbraic Notation Amateur [Top] Definition In chess, a non-master. At the US Amateur, masters cannot play.At the US Amateur Team tournaments, the team has to average below master rating. Note: in chess, amateurs can win money, sometimes quite a bit at tournaments like the World Open. Analysis [Top] Definition The calculation of a series of moves in a given position. This can be done in actual tournament conditions (in which you are not allowed to touch the pieces) or in a calmer scenario in which the pieces can be moved about (such analysis is often written down for future study or reference). The purpose of analysis is to discover the best move or plan; there is no limit to its length. Annotation [Top] Definition Written comments, prose, chess symbols, or actual moves about a position, or game. Attack [Top] Definition To make a threat or threats against a specific piece or area of the board. 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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I have visit your blog,it is a good blog,I like it,I will visit it often. And thank for your suggestion in the blogger forum, I will do it better for my blog. now I create another blog, and this blog is our one of our course’s assessment,it must require to add some link,which PR are reach more than 1.so can you help me,add my link please,thank you very much!!this is my another blog’s address.
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Raymond,
Thanks for coming by my page and inserting some comments and tips. I see that you have been busy, would love to see an updated post from ya.
-Swapw
Hi Henry,
You are correct, I have been extremely busy lately. I have been doing a lot of research on chess terms and have compiled over 150 so far. I want this to be one of the most comprehensive lists available, outlined in an alphabetical format. Once complete it will take over 10 separate posts each linking to each other.
It is hard to tell, but the truth be known, I have gone through every post, and I have updated every article. Some SEO, a lot of formating, and I have linked related articles to each other. That was a big job and took several days to complete.
Hi Suby, cute nickname for a cute girl.
First, let me thank you for your kind words, they are appreciated.
Secondly, sure I will help you with your assignment, and will link to your new blog. As a matter of fact let's do a link exchange with both of your blogs, OK? Let me know.
Take care and I will see you around.
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