kingside

American  

[king-sahyd] / ˈkɪŋˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the side of the board on which the king is positioned at the start of the game, left for black and right for white.

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adverb

1. on the kingside.

Etymology

Origin of kingside

First recorded in 1730–40; king ( def. ) + side ¹ ( def. )

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kingside

Rd3!? comes unexpectedly early, but the White rook will anchor the attack from its perch on kingside: 13.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 31, 2023

Play is balanced for much of the early middle game in this Tarrasch QGD before Black finds his pieces suddenly offside on the wrong wing as Kovalenko whips up a kingside attack: 29.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2023

When the rooks come off, Marshall’s king must deal with Black’s kingside pawns while Lasker’s king can go marauding on the queenside.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 19, 2023

Nxg5 Rh8 — in hopes of launching his own kingside attack along the open file.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 18, 2023

Kxg7 33. g4!, and suddenly the White queen and major pieces have a clear path to the kingside while Black’s pieces are marking time.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 27, 2023

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