Result of black's move from the upper-left board to the lower-right board Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 30, 2005 · 29-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 30, 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 30, 2005 · 29-Down · 9 letters
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a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king
noun
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