Fianchetto
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɪənˈt͡ʃɛtəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fianchetto is a noun meaning (chess) To play a fianchetto.
Meaning
(chess) To play a fianchetto.
More Meanings
- (chess) The development of a bishop by moving it one square to a long diagonal; specifically, a set of opening moves where a bishop is developed to the second rank of the adjacent knight file.
Example Sentences
I’m not a hero, I’m not even a chessboard knight. Trying to be a priest was something of a fianchetto wasn’t it? Clever move by a poor player.
Word Forms
- fianchetti
- fianchettos
- fianchettoes
- fianchettoing
- fianchettoed
Related Words
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