der Schachzug
Translation
chess move, move, ploy, gambit
Examples
Das war ein brillanter Schachzug.
That was a brilliant chess move.
Sein Rücktritt war ein kluger Schachzug.
His resignation was a clever move.
Grammar Patterns
to make a move einen Schachzug machen The player considers their next move.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Manöver (maneuver), Strategie (strategy), Taktik (tactic)
Etymology
Composed of 'Schach' (chess) and 'Zug' (move, pull). Literally means 'chess move'.
Memory Tips
Picture a grandmaster making a winning move on a chessboard. This can be applied to any clever strategic action in life or business.