en prise
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of en prise
From French, dating back to 1815–25; see origin at prize 1
Example Sentences
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Nd5!!, putting a knight en prise with a rook already hanging in order to run down the Black king.
From Washington Times • Dec. 19, 2023
White’s pieces remain en prise, but some tricky tactics will leave Van Foreest with a rook and two pawns for two minor pieces: 23.
From Washington Times • Jan. 25, 2022
B-KB4 B-B4 If Q-B2, White would play R-B1, after which Black could not recapture the KP yet, as the QBP is en prise.
From Chess Strategy by Du Mont, J.
En prise.—A piece or pawn is en prise if so placed as to be liable to be taken by any other.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
In chess, this is attempted by the first player putting a Pawn en prise of the enemy early in the game, by which he is enabled more rapidly and effectually to develope his superior Pieces.
From The Blue Book of Chess Teaching the Rudiments of the Game, and Giving an Analysis of All the Recognized Openings by Staunton, Howard
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