middle game


nounChess.
  1. the stage between the opening and the end game, characterized by complicated moves by both opponents with pieces at full strength.

Origin of middle game

1
First recorded in 1890–95

Words Nearby middle game

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How to use middle game in a sentence

  • Very often, however, in the middle-game attacks are made against a position or against pieces, or even Pawns.

    Chess Fundamentals | Jos Ral Capablanca
  • This principle of the middle-game can sometimes be applied in the endings in somewhat similar manner.

    Chess Fundamentals | Jos Ral Capablanca
  • Having all this clear in mind we will now revert to the openings and middle-game.

    Chess Fundamentals | Jos Ral Capablanca
  • That, at least, is what the ideal middle-game play should be, if it is not so altogether in these examples.

    Chess Fundamentals | Jos Ral Capablanca

British Dictionary definitions for middle game

middle game

noun
  1. chess the central phase between the opening and the endgame

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