Chess Glossary : Section P Pairing Refers to assigning opponents in chess tournaments, as the players are Paired up. Passed Pawn Refers to any Pawn that … Read more

Chess Glossary : Section O Occupation 1. Referring to a Rook or Queen, when either has control of a full Rank or File – e.g. … Read more

Chess Glossary : Section N N The Algebraic Notation symbol used to record actions made by the Knight. As ‘K’ was already assigned to the … Read more

Chess Glossary : Section M Main Line Refers to a specific Opening sequence, or variation of it, that is played most often. Major Pieces Also … Read more

Chess Glossary : Section L Lego Chess Lego, THE brand that all parents love for their kids … safe (well, as safe as anything can … Read more

Chess Glossary : Section K K The Algebraic Notation symbol used to record actions made by the King. Keizer System A system used in tournaments/competitions … Read more

Chess Glossary : Section J J’adoube [] The Chess Glossary goes a bit French here. Pronounced “zha-doob“, it translates as “I adjust” and is to be … Read more

Chess Glossary : Section I ICC The official site of cricket’s world governing body. Includes member, rules and … Sorry, the Chess Glossary Team’s work experience … Read more

Chess Glossary : Section H Half-Open File Where a player doesn’t have any Pawns, on a File (e.g. a–h), but his opponent does, the File is … Read more

Chess Glossary : Section G Gambits A player – usually White, as they move first – who moves with the strategy of sacrificing a piece … Read more