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Battery
"Two or more line pieces aligned to increase pressure along a file, rank, or diagonal."
In-Depth Explanation
Queen and bishop batteries frequently target h7 or h2, while doubled rooks form a file battery. The front piece may move with tempo to reveal the rear attack. A battery is effective only if it has an entry point or concrete target, not merely visual alignment.
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What does battery mean in chess?
Two or more line pieces aligned to increase pressure along a file, rank, or diagonal.
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