From: Kevin Tsai HUSC BITNET> Date: 30 jan 1994 Subject: a question on chess terms >Actually, the closest thing I can think of is "cheapo" or "tactical >cheapo." This terminology is probably most prevalent in the US. A >cheapo refers to a move that is obviously losing but the move also has >a little trap. So if white does not see the trap and walk right into >it, black wins. For example, if black is losing badly, and he abandons >his, say, knight to set up a fool's mate, then if white takes the >knight, black would mate him immediately. However, with careful play, >white would end up in a much superior position. Thank you very much. "Cheapo" has a bad nuance or a good one? A "cheapo" is not looked upon well generally, because 1. It is not the best possible move; and 2. You're hoping that your opponent is not good enough to figure out the right move(s) against it. Usually people would give you a little smile when they realize that you're trying to pull a cheapo on them. Then they go on and destroy you. Of course, if they don't see the cheapo, you'll be the one who's smiling. SCT