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What does remis mean in chess?

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In chess, remis refers to a draw. It literally means "reset" and is somewhat archaic (the usual word for a draw in modern French is nulle), but is internationally understood and may be used between players without a common language.

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What does remis mean in chess?

In chess, remis refers to a draw. It literally means "reset" and is somewhat archaic (the usual word for a draw in modern French is nulle), but is internationally understood and may be used between players without a common language.

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