en prise

[ ahn preez; French ahn preez ]

adjective

, Chess.

1. in line for capture; likely to be captured.

en prise

/ ɑ̃ priz /

adjective

1. (of a chess piece) exposed to capture

Word History and Origins

Origin of en prise¹

From French, dating back to 1815–25; prize ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of en prise¹

C19: from French; see prize ¹

Example Sentences

Nd5!!, putting a knight en prise with a rook already hanging in order to run down the Black king.

From Washington Times

White’s pieces remain en prise, but some tricky tactics will leave Van Foreest with a rook and two pawns for two minor pieces: 23.

From Washington Times

With his last move — 11…g6 — Black has put three White pieces en prise, but Charousek proves willing to throw even more fuel on the fire: 12.

From Washington Times

Qh3!, neatly protecting the rook on e3 and leaving both Black rooks en prise.

From Washington Times

Leaving the Knight en prise constitutes the Muzio Gambit.

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