ChessWorld Hitchhiker's Guide to Chess

Scope: This glossary does not intend to cover player names, opening names, or Composition terms. The Glossary aims to relate the terms to ChessWorld where possible when giving examples.
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K

K
Abbreviation for King.

Kibitzer
A spectator at a chess tournament.

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King
A chess piece. It is considered the most valuable piece with infinite value compared to the other pieces, because once you checkmate the opponent's king, the game ends with a victory for you.

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Kingside
The e to h files

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