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
I think I would beat Tal pretty easily. Fischer would be more difficult, but I think I could beat him too.
Magnus Carlsen
Karpov Lost, Kasparov Lost, the Only One Who Remained Is Me …
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov 2014
You only task in the opening is to reach a playable middle game.
Lajos Portisch
After an upsetting defeat the best psychology for the next game is a placid draw
Dr. Vidmar
When your house is on fire, you can’t be bothered with the neighbors. Or, as we say in chess, if your King is under attack, don’t worry about losing a pawn on the queenside.
Garry Kasparov