Chess Terminology (Z)

Chess Terms Starting With "Z"

Zeitnot (from the German): see Time pressure above.

Zugzwang (from the German): When a player is put at a disadvantage by having to make a move. Usually occurs in the endgame, and rarely in the middlegame.

Zwischenzug (from the German): An "in-between" move played before the expected reply.

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Chess Terminology (X)

Chess Terms Starting With "X"

X-ray attack: The threat of a piece to move through a square presently occupied by an enemy piece.

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Chess Terminology (V)

Chess Terms Starting With "V"

Variation: An opening strategy that is a subset of another. For an example, see the Dragon Variation of the Sicilian Defense.

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