Meanings
nounfairy problem (plural fairy problems)
plural fairy problems
- board gamesAn unusual chess problem, either one not involving direct mates or involving irregular rules or pieces.
Synonyms: fairy chess
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn unusual chess problem, either one not involving direct mates or involving irregular rules or pieces.
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fairy problem. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fairy%20problem
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“fairy problem.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fairy%20problem. Accessed November 2, 2026.
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