Dictionary

fastblitz chess: A type of fast chess that uses a 3 minute time control.

fast chess: A type of chess game in which each side is given less time to make their moves than the usual tournament time controls of 60-150 minutes per player.

fifty move rule: A rule that states a player can claim a draw if no capture has been made and no pawn has been moved in the last fifty consecutive moves.

files: The vertical columns of a chess board that are labeled with letters a to h.

fork: A tactic in chess that uses one piece to attack two or more of the opponent’s pieces at the same time. A fork attack usually helps a player gain a material advantage.