touch-move rule

proper noun

The rule stating that, if a player intentionally touches a piece when it is their turn, they must move or capture the piece if it is legal to do so.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. board gamesThe rule stating that, if a player intentionally touches a piece when it is their turn, they must move or capture the piece if it is legal to do so.

Translations

German Berührt-geführt-Regel
  • Berührt-geführt-RegelTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

touch-move rule. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/touch-move%20rule

MLA

“touch-move rule.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/touch-move%20rule. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “touch-move rule,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/touch-move%20rule.

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