Dauerschach

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German[edit]

a b c d e f g h
8{{{square}}} white queen{{{square}}} black circle8
7{{{square}}} black pawn{{{square}}} black king7
66
5{{{square}}} white circle5
4{{{square}}} black queen4
3{{{square}}} black queen3
22
1{{{square}}} white king1
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White can draw with the perpetual check Qh5+ Kg8 Qe8+ Kh7

Etymology[edit]

Dauer +‎ Schach.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈdaʊ̯ɐˌʃax/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: Dau‧er‧schach

Noun[edit]

Dauerschach n (strong, genitive Dauerschaches or Dauerschachs, plural Dauerschachs)

  1. (chess) perpetual check

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