middle game

noun

, Chess.

1. the stage between the opening and the end game, characterized by complicated moves by both opponents with pieces at full strength.

middle game

noun

1. chess the central phase between the opening and the endgame

Word History and Origins

Origin of middle game¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Buehler started the middle game of a three-game series.

From Los Angeles Times

The Orioles are in Boston for a three-game series, with the middle game scheduled for Wednesday night.

From Seattle Times

Wednesday night’s middle game of the series will match area products on the mound.

From Seattle Times

Play is balanced for much of the early middle game in this Tarrasch QGD before Black finds his pieces suddenly offside on the wrong wing as Kovalenko whips up a kingside attack: 29.

From Washington Times

He was activated in the middle game of a pivotal AL West series against the Astros.

From Washington Times