Chess terms in Latin

The list of Latin translations of chess terms, sorted alphabetically according to each term's English name.

A

  • algebraic notation • notatio scaccorum algebraica

C

  • castling • adrochatio
  • check • scaccus
  • chess opening • Initium scaccorum
  • chessboard • Scaccarium

E

  • en passant • In praetereundo

F

  • fianchetto • flancittus
  • FIDE • FIDE

P

  • promotion • promotio

Chess terms in Latin

Chess terms in Latin
EnglishLatin
algebraic notationnotatio scaccorum algebraica
castlingadrochatio
checkscaccus
chess openingInitium scaccorum
chessboardScaccarium
en passantIn praetereundo
fianchettoflancittus
FIDEFIDE
promotionpromotio