royal fork

noun

A move in which a piece or pawn attacks the opposing king and queen simultaneously.

Meanings

nounroyal fork (plural royal forks)

plural royal forks

  1. board gamesA move in which a piece or pawn attacks the opposing king and queen simultaneously.
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