Spieleröffnung

game opening; opening move or strategy

noun SHPEE-ler-erf-nung Rare

Usage Note

Spieleröffnung is used primarily in chess (eine solide Spieleröffnung wählen) but also in strategy board games and sports analysis for describing how play is initiated. In chess, specific named openings (Sizilianische Eröffnung) are subsets of this concept.

Examples

"Er bevorzugt eine aggressive Spieleröffnung, um den Gegner früh unter Druck zu setzen."

Natural Translation

He prefers an aggressive opening to put pressure on his opponent early.

Literal Translation

He prefers an aggressive game-opening to put the opponent under pressure early.

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