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luft

Luft (noun) means a piece moved in front of a king to prevent a back-rank mate.

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A piece moved in front of a king to prevent a back-rank mate.
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Etymology

From German Luft (“air”). Doublet of lift and loft.

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"luft" (noun) means a piece moved in front of a king to prevent a back-rank mate.

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