Chess Dictionary — L

Terms starting with L (3)

Loose Pieces Drop Off Beginner

"Loose pieces drop off" is a tactical reminder that any undefended piece is vulnerable to capture or forks because the opponent can attack it without fear of immediate recapture.

Lucena Position Advanced

The Lucena position is a winning rook-and-pawn versus rook endgame in which the stronger side builds a bridge with its rook to shield the king from checks and promote the pawn.

Luft Intermediate

Luft is the creation of an escape square for a castled king, usually by advancing one of the pawns sheltering it, to prevent back-rank mate threats.