queenside

/ˈkwiːnsaɪd/
noun
  1. In chess, the half of the board where the queen starts at the beginning of the game, consisting of the a-, b-, c-, and d-files.
    • She moved her rook to the queenside to protect her king.
    • A strong pawn chain on the queenside can give you a big advantage.
    • He launched an attack on the queenside while his opponent focused on the center.
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