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en prise

American

[ahn preez, ahn preez] / ˌɑn ˈpriz, ɑ̃ ˈpriz /

adjective

Chess.

in line for capture; likely to be captured.

en prise British

/ ɑ̃ priz /

adjective

(of a chess piece) exposed to capture

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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

A pawn or piece is en prise when one of the enemy’s men can capture it.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various

B - B3, B moves anywhere not en prise; 4.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various

Leaving the knight en prise, followed by 9.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various

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