chasermoving
Chasermoving is a term used in chess to describe a sustained pursuit of an opponent's king or key pieces through coordinated piece activity intended to tighten control of the board and convert pressure into a winning advantage. In practice, a chaser leverages tempo, space, and piece harmony to limit escape squares and create decisive threats.
Origin and usage: The expression appears in online chess commentary and puzzle discussions from the 2010s,
Techniques: A typical chasermoving plan centers on coordinating major and minor pieces to encircle the king.
Example: In a middlegame with White aiming at Black’s exposed king, White might deploy Re7, Bf1–b5, and
Evaluation: Chasermoving is situational and requires precise calculation. It is most effective when the king is