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out of book

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

No longer following commonly played theoretical lines analyzed in opening books; in territory unfamiliar to one or both of the players.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: board-games, chess, games

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: out of preparation

Antonyms: in book

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