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Exchange

Ih-KSCHAYNJ

/ɪˈkstʃeɪndʒ/

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exchange

Dictionary meaning

(chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value.

Examples

  • The endgame began after the exchange of queens.
  • Black lost the exchange.

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