From the French meaning ‘in taking’. Said of a piece that can be captured without compensation.
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Quotes of the Day
When I am White I win because I am White. When I am Black I win because I am Bogoljubov.
Efim Bogoljubov
As chess players, Kasparov and Karpov have exhausted themselves, the people began to forget them and they are trying to attract attention with their inadequate statements.
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov 2010
Despite the ugliness of his decline, Bobby Fischer deserves to be remembered for the great things he did for chess and for his immortal games.
Garry Kasparov 2004
Drawing general conclusions about your main weaknesses can provide a great stimulus to further growth.
Alexander Kotov
It’s always better to sacrifice your opponent’s men
Savielly Tartakower