fairy chess

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English

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 159: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value UK is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈfɛːrɪˌtʃɛs/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 159: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value US is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈfɛriˌtʃɛs/

Noun

fairy chess (uncountable)

  1. A chess variant: chess with unusual rules or pieces.
    • 2005, Gary Westfahl, The Greenwood encyclopedia of science fiction and fantasy: themes, works, and wonders, Volume 1, page 113:
      Chess with alternative rules is called fairy chess; a notable science fiction example is the 3-D game played in episodes of Star Trek.
  2. Synonym of fairy problem: an unusual chess problem.

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