put the question to

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To threaten a piece (especially, to threaten a developed bishop by moving a pawn to the third or sixth rank), in such a way that it forces the opponent to make a deeper strategic decision whether to sacrifice the piece.

Word forms

put the question to puts the question to putting the question to
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