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fianchetto

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /fɪənˈt͡ʃɛtəʊ/
  • /fɪənˈkɛtəʊ/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: board-games, chess, games

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To play a fianchetto.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: board-games, chess, games

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Italian fianchetto, diminutive of fianco (“flank”).

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 侧翼 (cèyì) — chess
  • Finnish: sivustointi — chess
  • Italian: fianchetto — chess
  • Polish: fianchetto — chess
  • Spanish: fianchetto — chess