Glossary of Chess Problems - G

G

Grid-board

A kind of board used in fairy chess which is divided into a grid of 16 2x2 squares. For a move to be legal, the moving piece must pass over at least one of these grid-lines.

Grimshaw

A common device featuring two black pieces mutually interfering with each other on a single square.

Grotesque

A problem or study with an especially unnatural initial position, particularly one with large amounts of material or with a large material disparity between the sides.