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CHAPTER V
TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED
Adverse Piece. A Piece of the opposite color.
Attack. This term may be explained, in several different ways:
(1) Any force commanding a square occupied by an adverse force is said to attack the latter, though attack may exist without power to capture.
(2) A combined movement of two or more Pieces tending to compel the adversary to abandon some particular force or position.
(3) A combination against the King or his position.
(4) The player opening the game (generally the White), makes the attack.
(5) A strategic move directed against a weak part of the enemy's force.
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