FIANCHETTO
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Fianchetto.
Fianchetto - as a noun
The development of a bishop by moving it one square to a long diagonal; specifically, a set of opening moves where a bishop is developed to the second rank of the adjacent knight file.
Fianchetto - as a verb
To play a fianchetto.
Example Sentences
"He executed a fianchetto on the kingside with his bishops."
"The player employed a fianchetto formation to strengthen their defense."
"The fianchetto is a strategic opening in chess."
"Black's fianchettoed bishop controls important central squares."
"White chose a fianchetto setup to control the long diagonal."
Word Game Points
Is FIANCHETTO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fianchetto is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FIANCHETTO has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is FIANCHETTO a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fianchetto is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFIANCHETTO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is FIANCHETTO a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fianchetto is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFIANCHETTO has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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