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Decoy
01
fälla, lockbett
an object, often resembling a prey species, used to attract animals within range of the hunter
02
lockbete, avledande
a person who beguiles or tricks someone into a dangerous situation or leads them into harm's way
03
fälla, lockbete
a tactical maneuver where a piece is sacrificed or placed in a vulnerable position to lure the opponent into making a disadvantageous move or to redirect their attention away from a more critical part of the board
What is a "decoy"?
A decoy in chess is a tactic where one player uses a piece to distract or mislead the opponent, often to set up an attack or gain a strategic advantage. The decoy piece is placed in a position that forces the opponent to focus on it or make a defensive move, while the player’s actual plan is to attack elsewhere on the board. This tactic can trick the opponent into making moves that weaken their position, allowing the player to gain a better advantage or deliver a surprise attack.
to decoy
01
lura, fånga
lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy
decoy
n
Exempel
The hunter set up a lifelike decoy of a rabbit to lure nearby predators into range.
Duck hunters often use decoys of ducks floating on the water to attract real ducks to their hunting blind.
Using a decoy of a wounded animal, the predator hunter waited patiently for the carnivore to approach, unaware of the impending danger.
The kidnapper employed a decoy to divert police attention from the location where the victim was being held.
The mastermind behind the scheme used a decoy to mislead investigators, allowing him to escape capture.
