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What does reserve tempo mean in chess?
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In chess, reserve tempo refers to a move a player has available. Such a move may not be crucial to the position on the board, but being able to force the opponent to move by making a reserve move can on occasion result in a significant advantage.
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What does reserve tempo mean in chess?
In chess, reserve tempo refers to a move a player has available. Such a move may not be crucial to the position on the board, but being able to force the opponent to move by making a reserve move can on occasion result in a significant advantage.
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