take back a move in chess
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to take back a move; to retract a move in a board game
informalUsed in board games like chess, go, or checkers, especially in casual settings. The term often implies breaking a rule of strict play, and permission is usually required from the opponent. In formal matches, it is not allowed.
Děng等
yī一
xià下
，
wǒ我
zǒu走
cuò错
le了
，
ràng让
wǒ我
huí回
qí棋
。
Wait a moment, I made a wrong move; let me take it back.
Tā他
gāng刚
fàng放
xià下
qí棋
zi子
jiù就
hòu后
huǐ悔
le了
，
xiǎng想
huí回
qí棋
。
He regretted it as soon as he placed the piece and wanted to retract his move.
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Wǒ我
men们
xià下
qí棋
hěn很
suí随
yì意
，
kě可
yǐ以
huí回
qí棋
。
We play chess very casually; taking back moves is allowed.
Zhèng正
shì式
bǐ比
sài赛
guī规
zé则
bù不
yǔn允
xǔ许
huí回
qí棋
。
The rules of formal competitions do not allow taking back moves.
Nǐ你
zěn怎
me么
yòu又
huí回
qí棋
le了
？
Yào要
zūn遵
shǒu守
jūn君
zǐ子
xié协
dìng定
。
How come you're taking back your move again? You should abide by the gentleman's agreement.