Jocuri - Termenii de șah

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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