This glossary of chess problems explains commonly used terms in chess problems, in alphabetical order.

For a list of:

  • unorthodox pieces used in chess problems, see Fairy chess piece;
  • terms used in chess is general, see Glossary of chess;
  • chess-related games, see List of chess variants.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

K

L

M

N

O

P

R

S

T

U

V

W

Z

Notes

References

  • Problemesis contains a glossary and list of themes