Meaning of in book | Babel Free
Definitions
Of a chess player: following a main line ("a standard sequence of opening moves considered to be best play").
Examples
“The Sicilian opening was wild, but the speed of play made it clear both players were "in book", up to a point.”
“Wesley So had prepared a line with a temporary pawn sacrifice against Praggnanandhaa and both players appeared to be in book for a long time.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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