ling after the King or Rook has been moved.
Isolated Pawn. A Pawn is said to be isolated when there are no Pawns of the same color on the adjoining files.
J'adoube. The French for "I adjust"; an expression that is used by a player when he wishes to touch a man that he does not intend to play or to take. Without this declaration, the Piece or Pawn touched must be moved or captured in the player's next turn if the conditions permit.
Man. The generic name for any Chess figure or force, including the Pieces and Pawns. There are thirty-two Chessmen, sixteen Pieces and sixteen Pawns, as already stated.
Mate. See "Checkmate."
Mating Force. Any force that is sufficient to mate the lone King; such as the Queen or Rook.
Middle Game, or Mid-Game. That stage of a game when the Pieces and Pawns are all, or nearly all, ready for
