ChessWorld Glossary

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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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Q

Q
Abbreviation for a Queen.

Queen
A chess piece.

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Queening square
The square on the eighth rank on which a pawn may be promoted.

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Queenside
The a to d files

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