Tactics
What is a Quiet Move in chess?
- Quiet
- Threat
- Hidden
A non-checking, non-capturing move that creates a threat the opponent cannot meet.
What to look for on the board
- All checks and captures fail.
- The opponent has no useful waiting move.
- One calm move creates a threat with no defense.
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