A fairy chess piece introduced by T.R. Dawson that moves like a normal queen except when capturing. To capture a piece, the Leo must jump over it, landing on any square that is directly in its path.
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Quotes of the Day
Vasiukov hadn’t won a single game against me for 59 years and then suddenly won. I can’t call it shame. Shame or no shame, it’s a pity that he won…
Viktor Korchnoi 2012
When I see the Berlin defence, I am almost happy that I am not longer a top player!
Nigel Short 2016
Chess needs Kasparov, he’s very important for chess, he’s a very important figure who can open a lot of doors for chess. And for Kirsan, of course, it was a joke.
Silvio Danailov 2013
No player, however strong, no member, however large, shall stand above FIDE
Florencio Campomanes
I still think people can learn at any age – I’m actually sure about that. It’s just that the ceiling is lower for how far you want to go.
Magnus Carlsen 2016