fianchetto

Definition

The development of a bishop by moving it one square to a long diagonal; specifically, a set of opening moves where a bishop is developed to the second rank of the adjacent knight file.

Etymology

From Italian fianchetto, diminutive of fianco (“flank”).

Example Sentences

• "I’m not a hero, I’m not even a chessboard knight. Trying to be a priest was something of a fianchetto wasn’t it? Clever move by a poor player."