chess move

• Acción estratégica o maniobra realizada por un jugador en el tablero de ajedrez, en la que una pieza se mueve de una casilla a otra según las reglas del juego.

A strategic action or maneuver made by a player on a chessboard, moving a piece from one square to another according to the rules of the game.

1. Strategic action in chessA2formal

   An action taken by a player to move a piece from one square to another on a chessboard, following the rules of the game.

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   • The knight's move is one of the most unique chess moves.
   • He made a risky chess move that cost him the game.
   • She studied each chess move carefully before playing.

2. Figurative strategic actionB2informal

   A calculated action or decision in a non-chess context, often in business, politics, or personal life, that is intended to achieve a specific advantage.

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   • Hiring that expert was a brilliant chess move for the company.
   • His decision to invest early was a smart chess move.
   • She considered her next career step as a crucial chess move.