Terms Starting with D

A tactic that intentionally lures an opponent's piece to an unfavorable or dangerous square. The purpose is to use the lured piece to set up subsequent tactics (forks, pins, mate, etc.)

A tactic that draws an opponent's piece away from a specific defensive position. While Attraction (Decoy) aims to lure to a specific place, Deflection aims to draw away from a specific place

Spanish for "desperado" or "outlaw." A tactic where a piece that will be captured anyway inflicts maximum damage before being taken. A move where a piece with no escape tries to gain something before being captured for free

A concept related to piece placement and usage. Specifically, the ability and options to properly position and utilize pieces

A tactic that completely restricts and contains the movement of opponent's pieces. A technique that creates situations where opponent's pieces lose escape squares and are eventually captured, or positions where pieces cannot function effectively

A double-edged battle, an aggressive game with risks for both sides. Refers to tense positions where either player could seize the initiative, but neither has a clear advantage