Tempo
A single unit of time — one move.
A tempo is one move's worth of time. You "gain a tempo" by developing while making a threat that forces the opponent to react, and "lose a tempo" by moving the same piece twice without need.
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A single unit of time — one move.
A tempo is one move's worth of time. You "gain a tempo" by developing while making a threat that forces the opponent to react, and "lose a tempo" by moving the same piece twice without need.