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HOW TO PLAY CHESS

and if he takes Black's Rook with the Queen, then the adverse King will be placed in a similar position, i. e., stalemate.

Support. A force is supported when it is within the range of another of the same color that would be in a position to capture it were it an enemy. An attacking force is supported by another Piece or Pawn which commands the square or position attacked.

Take. To capture.

Time. A condition of modern match and tournament play which requires that each player shall make a given number of moves within a specified time; generally from fifteen to twenty moves per hour.

To Play. To move. White's turn to play means that it is his turn to move.

Wings. The extreme flanks to right and left in advance on the enemy's ground. From White's side of the board the extreme right is the King's Wing and the extreme left, the Queen's Wing.