Tactics
What does staircase maneuver mean in chess?
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In chess, staircase maneuver refers to a tactic by which a queen, rook, or king progresses along a diagonal by making a series of lateral steps using a series of checks or alternating with pins and checks. Also called staircase movement.
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What does staircase maneuver mean in chess?
In chess, staircase maneuver refers to a tactic by which a queen, rook, or king progresses along a diagonal by making a series of lateral steps using a series of checks or alternating with pins and checks. Also called staircase movement.
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