Queenside

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The side of the chessboard nearest to the queen (at the opening position). uncountable, usually

    "[Castling:] A move of the king towards a rook. See the article. In notation 0-0 kingside castling, 0-0-0 queenside castling."

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"[Castling:] A move of the king towards a rook. See the article. In notation 0-0 kingside castling, 0-0-0 queenside castling."

Etymology

From queen + side.

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