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Juegos - Términos de ajedrez

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chessboard
[Sustantivo]

a square board with a grid of 64 alternating light and dark colored squares arranged in an 8x8 pattern, used for playing the game of chess

tablero de ajedrez, mesa de ajedrez

tablero de ajedrez, mesa de ajedrez

king
[Sustantivo]

a chess piece that is the most important and able to move in any direction but one square at a time

rey (en ajedrez)

rey (en ajedrez)

queen
[Sustantivo]

the most powerful piece in the game of chess that can move in any direction

reina

reina

rook
[Sustantivo]

a chess piece that is represented by a small tower-shaped object, typically with a pointed top, and is one of the six types of pieces used in the game

torre, torre de ajedrez

torre, torre de ajedrez

bishop
[Sustantivo]

a chess piece that is placed next to the king and next to the queen and moves in any direction diagonally

alfil

alfil

knight
[Sustantivo]

a chess piece that looks like the head of a horse and can either move two vertical and one horizontal squares or two horizontal and one vertical squares in any direction

caballo

caballo

pawn
[Sustantivo]

one of the eight weakest pieces in chess, usually smaller in size compared to other pieces

peón

peón

black
[Sustantivo]

the player who uses the pieces of the black color, who moves second in the game

Negro, La pieza negra

Negro, La pieza negra

white
[Sustantivo]

the player or side in chess that moves first, typically using the white pieces

Blanco, Las blancas

Blanco, Las blancas

check
[Sustantivo]

a chess move that puts the opponent's king under the threat of a direct attack by the chess pieces of the other player

jaque

jaque

checkmate
[Sustantivo]

a chess move that makes the opponent's king unable to escape, which means that opponent has lost

jaque mate, mate

jaque mate, mate

draw
[Sustantivo]

when neither player is able to win the game, typically because there are no more legal moves available or because both players agree to a draw

empate

empate

stalemate
[Sustantivo]

a situation in the game of chess where one is unable to make any legal moves while their king is not checkmated, therefore the game ends and no one wins

tablas

tablas

a rule that occurs when the same position on the board occurs three times with the same player to move, or if the same sequence of moves occurs three times with the same player to move, resulting in a draw or stalemate

repetición triple, repetición tres veces

repetición triple, repetición tres veces

Ex: She recognized threefold repetition and asked her opponent to agree to a draw .
time control
[Sustantivo]

the amount of time each player has to make their moves during a game, with various formats and time limits available, such as a fixed amount of time per move or a total time for the entire game, and with additional time increments or time delays added after each move

control de tiempo, gestión del tiempo

control de tiempo, gestión del tiempo

Ex: She time control in chess to avoid slow , drawn-out matches .
fifty-move rule
[Sustantivo]

a rule in chess stating that if no capture has been made and no pawn has been moved in the previous fifty moves by each player, either player can claim a draw

regla de cincuenta movimientos, regla de los cincuenta movimientos

regla de cincuenta movimientos, regla de los cincuenta movimientos

Ex: fifty-move rule saved me from a losing position , as I managed to force a draw without capturing any pieces .
castling
[Sustantivo]

a move in the game of chess that allows the king and one of the rooks to move simultaneously

enroque, roque

enroque, roque

Ex: Castling can be a great defensive move , especially when the king is exposed .
en passant
[Sustantivo]

a special pawn capture move in chess that can occur when a pawn moves two squares forward from its starting position and lands adjacent to an opposing pawn on the fifth rank

captura al paso, captura en passant

captura al paso, captura en passant

zugzwang
[Sustantivo]

a term in chess used to describe a situation where a player would prefer to pass their turn and make no move, as any move they can make would put them in a weaker position or lead to an eventual loss

zugzwang (m), presión de movimiento (f)

zugzwang (m), presión de movimiento (f)

chess set
[Sustantivo]

a collection of pieces used to play the game of chess, typically consisting of 32 pieces in total, with 16 pieces for each player

juego de ajedrez, set de ajedrez

juego de ajedrez, set de ajedrez

chess clock
[Sustantivo]

a device used to time the moves of players during a game of chess, with two clocks typically used for each player, one with a button that stops their clock and starts their opponent's clock, and vice versa

reloj de ajedrez, cronómetro de ajedrez

reloj de ajedrez, cronómetro de ajedrez

Ex: She was under a lot of pressure because chess clock was ticking down .
fast chess
[Sustantivo]

a type of chess game with a significantly reduced time control compared to traditional chess, typically with each player having only a few minutes or seconds to make their moves

ajedrez rápido, ajedrez blitz

ajedrez rápido, ajedrez blitz

algebraic notation
[Sustantivo]

a standardized system used to record and describe the moves made in a game of chess, with each square of the chessboard being assigned a unique letter and number coordinate, and each piece being represented by its first letter

notación algebraica, sistema de notación algebraica

notación algebraica, sistema de notación algebraica

Ex: In chess classes , the instructor taught us how to write down our moves algebraic notation.
scholar's mate
[Sustantivo]

a four-move checkmate sequence in chess that can occur when one player moves their pawn to e4, their bishop to c4, and their queen to h5, threatening to checkmate the opposing king on f7

mate del escolar, mate del aprendiz

mate del escolar, mate del aprendiz

grandmaster
[Sustantivo]

the highest title a player can achieve, awarded by FIDE to players who have demonstrated exceptional skill and achievement in chess tournaments and matches

gran maestro, maestro internacional

gran maestro, maestro internacional

Ex: It took her decades of hard work to reach the level grandmaster, but she never gave up .
opening
[Sustantivo]

the initial stage of the game, where players make their first moves to develop their pieces and control the center of the board

apertura, inauguración

apertura, inauguración

middlegame
[Sustantivo]

the phase of the game that follows the opening, where players have developed their pieces and are looking to create an advantageous position on the board

mediados del juego, juego medio

mediados del juego, juego medio

endgame
[Sustantivo]

the final phase of the game that follows the middlegame, where only a few pieces remain on the board and where the focus shifts to pawn promotion, checkmate, and strategic play with the remaining pieces

final del juego, fase final

final del juego, fase final

chess problem
[Sustantivo]

a puzzle or challenge in the game of chess that involves finding a specific sequence of moves that leads to a particular outcome, such as a checkmate or a draw

problema de ajedrez, enigma de ajedrez

problema de ajedrez, enigma de ajedrez

Ex: I love chess problems to practice tactics and sharpen my mind .
bye
[Sustantivo]

a situation where a player is given a free point without having to play a game, typically due to an odd number of players in the tournament or an uneven number of rounds

bye, pase

bye, pase

blunder
[Sustantivo]

a serious tactical or positional mistake that results in a significant disadvantage or loss of material, often leading to a loss of the game

error garrafal, metida de pata

error garrafal, metida de pata

combination
[Sustantivo]

a sequence of moves that involves a tactical sacrifice or exchange of material to gain a positional or tactical advantage, often leading to a decisive advantage or checkmate

combinación táctica, jugada combinada

combinación táctica, jugada combinada

Ex: The combination created a powerful attack , ultimately leading to victory .
desperado
[Sustantivo]

a piece that is sacrificed with the aim of achieving tactical gains, especially in a losing or desperate situation

pieza sacrificada, madero desesperado

pieza sacrificada, madero desesperado

exchange
[Sustantivo]

the capture of a rook for a minor piece, such as a knight or bishop, or vice versa

intercambio, canje

intercambio, canje

fool's mate
[Sustantivo]

a two-move checkmate sequence in chess that can occur when one player makes an early mistake by moving their f-pawn or g-pawn too far forward, leaving their king vulnerable to attack

jaque mate del loco, mate del tonto

jaque mate del loco, mate del tonto

fork
[Sustantivo]

a tactic in which a single piece attacks two or more of the opponent's pieces at the same time, forcing the opponent to choose which piece to defend and allowing the attacker to capture the other

tenedor, ataque de doble amenaza

tenedor, ataque de doble amenaza

gambit
[Sustantivo]

(chess) an opening strategy in which a player voluntarily sacrifices a pawn or sometimes a more valuable piece, typically in the early moves of the game

gambito, gambito de apertura

gambito, gambito de apertura

open game
[Sustantivo]

a game that features early pawn exchanges and a relatively open center of the board, often resulting in more active and tactical play

juego abierto, partida abierta

juego abierto, partida abierta

outpost
[Sustantivo]

a square on the board that is under the control of one player's pawn and cannot be attacked by the opponent's pawns, making it an ideal position for a knight or bishop to occupy and control important squares on the board

fuera avanzada, puesto avanzado

fuera avanzada, puesto avanzado

knight's tour
[Sustantivo]

a mathematical problem and a chess puzzle that involves finding a sequence of moves for a knight that visits every square on an empty chessboard exactly once

el problema del recorrido del caballo, el tour del caballo

el problema del recorrido del caballo, el tour del caballo

round-robin
[Sustantivo]

a type of tournament in which each player or team competes against every other player or team in the tournament once. In a round-robin tournament, participants are organized into a single group and play a series of matches, with points being awarded for wins, draws, and losses

torneo todos contra todos, torneo de liga

torneo todos contra todos, torneo de liga

Ex: In round-robin format , every team gets a chance to compete against all the other teams .
sacrifice
[Sustantivo]

a deliberate move in which a player gives up material, such as a pawn, knight, bishop, rook, or even a queen, in exchange for a strategic or tactical advantage

sacrificio, ofrenda

sacrificio, ofrenda

semi-open game
[Sustantivo]

a chess game that starts with 1.e4, but where Black responds with a move other than 1...e5, often resulting in a closed or semi-closed position

juego semiabierto, partida semiabierta

juego semiabierto, partida semiabierta

Ex: semi-open game gives both players an opportunity to create imbalances and seize the initiative .

a chess event in which a strong player, usually a grandmaster, plays multiple games at the same time against a group of opponents, moving from board to board and making one move at a time

exhibición simultánea, exposición simultánea

exhibición simultánea, exposición simultánea

Ex: The grandmaster amazed the crowd with his ability to win every game during simultaneous exhibition.
double check
[Sustantivo]

a situation where the opponent's king is attacked by two pieces simultaneously, and the king must move because it cannot be protected by capturing one of the attacking pieces

doble jaque, jaque doble

doble jaque, jaque doble

discovered check
[Sustantivo]

a tactic where a player moves one of their pieces, revealing an attack on the opponent's king by another piece that was previously blocked or hidden behind the moving piece

jaque descubierto, jaque por descubrimiento

jaque descubierto, jaque por descubrimiento

Ex: Lily set up a discovered check that led to her opponent losing their queen .
discovered attack
[Sustantivo]

a tactic where moving one piece uncovers an attack by another piece, creating a double threat and putting pressure on the opponent

ataque descubierto, ataque de descubrimiento

ataque descubierto, ataque de descubrimiento

Ex: discovered attack forced me to defend two threats at once , making it hard to respond .

a chess opening where Black sets up a strong defense and plans to attack the opponent's position later in the game

Defensa india de rey, Defensa del rey indio

Defensa india de rey, Defensa del rey indio

attack
[Sustantivo]

a player's action of threatening to capture an opponent's piece, control key squares, or put the opponent's king in checkmate

ataque, agresión

ataque, agresión

perpetual check
[Sustantivo]

a situation where one player continuously checks the opponent's king with no possibility of reaching a checkmate, resulting in a drawn game due to a stalemate or a threefold repetition

jaque perpetuo, jaque continuo

jaque perpetuo, jaque continuo

Ex: He had no chance of winning , but perpetual check allowed him to survive the game .
dead draw
[Sustantivo]

a position where neither player has a realistic chance of winning, typically due to a lack of material or a highly symmetrical and locked position, resulting in an inevitable draw if the players continue to play perfectly

tablas muertas, empate inevitable

tablas muertas, empate inevitable

decoy
[Sustantivo]

a tactical maneuver where a piece is sacrificed or placed in a vulnerable position to lure the opponent into making a disadvantageous move or to redirect their attention away from a more critical part of the board

carnada,  señuelo

carnada, señuelo

tournament
[Sustantivo]

a series of sporting games in which teams or players compete against different rivals in different rounds until only one remains and that is the winner

torneo

torneo

cross-check
[Sustantivo]

a tactical move in response to a check, where the checked player delivers a counter-check by moving another piece, creating a double threat that must be addressed by the opponent

contragolpe, movimiento de contracheque

contragolpe, movimiento de contracheque

candidate move
[Sustantivo]

a potential move that a player considers during their turn as they analyze the possible outcomes and select the best course of action

movimiento candidato, jugada candidata

movimiento candidato, jugada candidata

Boden's Mate
[Sustantivo]

a rare but elegant checkmate pattern named after Samuel Boden, where two bishops coordinate to deliver checkmate to the opponent's king

Mate de Boden, Mate de Boden

Mate de Boden, Mate de Boden

touch-move rule
[Sustantivo]

a fundamental rule in chess that requires a player, who touches one of their own pieces, to move that piece if it has a legal move available

regla de tocar y mover, regla de toque y movimiento

regla de tocar y mover, regla de toque y movimiento

Ex: After touching the queen , he quickly realized he was in a bad position , but touch-move rule meant he had to move it anyway .
tempo
[Sustantivo]

the advantage gained by making a move that forces the opponent to lose time or by achieving a position with fewer moves

tiempo, compás

tiempo, compás

Ex: He lost tempo by retreating his bishop , allowing his opponent to advance .
backward pawn
[Sustantivo]

a pawn that is behind its adjacent pawns on the same file and cannot be easily advanced, making it vulnerable to attacks and potentially weakening the player's pawn structure

peón retrasado, peón backward

peón retrasado, peón backward

battery
[Sustantivo]

a setup where two or more pieces of the same color are aligned along a file, rank, or diagonal, increasing their combined attacking power and potential threats to the opponent's position

batería, batería de piezas

batería, batería de piezas

back-rank mate
[Sustantivo]

a checkmate pattern where the opponent's king is trapped on the back rank of the board and is mated by a rook or queen that delivers the checkmate along the same rank

jaque mate en la octava fila, jaque mate en la última fila

jaque mate en la octava fila, jaque mate en la última fila

Ex: back-rank mate caught me off guard ; I did n’t see it coming until it was too late .
bare king
[Sustantivo]

a situation where one player has no pieces left on the board, and their king is the only remaining piece

rey desnudo, rey desprotegido

rey desnudo, rey desprotegido

Ex: She only had bare king left , and it was clear the game would soon be over .
promotion
[Sustantivo]

the rule that allows a pawn to be promoted to a higher-ranking piece when it reaches the opposite end of the board

promoción, ascenso

promoción, ascenso

Alekhine's gun
[Sustantivo]

a tactical formation where two rooks are stacked on the same file, and the queen is behind them, creating a powerful attacking position

el cañón de Alekhine, la amenaza de Alekhine

el cañón de Alekhine, la amenaza de Alekhine

pin
[Sustantivo]

a tactical maneuver where a piece is attacked and unable to move without exposing a more valuable piece behind it to capture

clavada, inmovilización

clavada, inmovilización

absolute pin
[Sustantivo]

a pin where the pinned piece is the king, meaning it cannot move without putting the king in check, making it illegal to move the pinned piece

pin absoluto, clavada absoluta

pin absoluto, clavada absoluta

Ex: The knight was stuck in absolute pin, unable to move because the king was in danger .
FIDE
[Sustantivo]

the international organization that governs the rules and regulations of chess, as well as organizing and regulating international chess competitions

FIDE, Federación Internacional de Ajedrez

FIDE, Federación Internacional de Ajedrez

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