middlegame
After opening develops
The middlegame is the central phase of a chess game, after the opening moves have been played and before the endgame begins.
Pieces are developed, tactics unfold, and strategic plans take shape: Her middlegame play was aggressive, sacrificing a knight for position.
The term extends to any endeavor's middle phase, between initial setup and final resolution.
Methods to achieve goals
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- counterplayActive defense through offense
attack · defense · centralization · outpost · prophylaxis · mobility · space · initiative
Force upon contact
- complexityState of being complicated
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
- imbalanceLack of proportion
Mathematical problem-solving process
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- decision-makingProcess of choosing actions
- judgmentReasoned decision-making capacity
anticipation · foresight · preparation · coordination · adaptation · scheming · forecasting · prioritization
Gap or start
- transitionChange from one state
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- castlingKing-rook simultaneous shift
- preparationArranging things in advance
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
counterplay · attack · defense · centralization · outpost · prophylaxis · mobility · space · initiative · exchange
pressure
Force upon contact
- complexityState of being complicated
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
imbalance · crisis · complications · sharpness · volatility
calculation
Mathematical problem-solving process
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- decision-makingProcess of choosing actions
judgment · anticipation · foresight · preparation · coordination · adaptation · scheming · forecasting · prioritization · execution
opening
Gap or start
- transitionChange from one state
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- castlingKing-rook simultaneous shift
preparation · consolidation · simplification · transformation