coup Turc
Meanings
noun
- a complex move involving several pieces in Russian, international, and Brazilian draughts, in which the opponent's pieces, which have already been captured but not yet removed from the board, limit the movement of the king. See the quotation for details.
Word forms
Etymology
Borrowed from French coup turc (“Turkish strike”).
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