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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