The side of the board on which the queen resides at the start of a game, including the d, c, b, and a files.
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Quotes of the Day
Fischer wanted to prove that all world championship games after his victory were prearranged. He did not convince me.
Vishy Anand 2008
Vugar Gashimov deserves to be immortalized!
Mahir Mamedov 2014
After losing a game I play the next one better. After losing the 2nd game I play like a lion. After 3 defeats in a row, anyone can beat me!
Eduard Gufeld
You only task in the opening is to reach a playable middle game.
Lajos Portisch
No player, however strong, no member, however large, shall stand above FIDE
Florencio Campomanes