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Definition of kingside

kingside

/ˈkɪŋ.saɪd/
king · side
Plural:kingsides
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kingside Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, situated on, or directed toward the half of a chessboard containing the king at the start of a game.

Example

"The grandmaster launched a fierce kingside attack after castling early in the opening."

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• adverb

1

On or toward the half of a chessboard where the kings stand at the beginning of a game.

Example

"White chose to castle kingside on the tenth move to tuck the king away safely."

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• noun

1

In chess, the longitudinal half of the board (comprising the e-, f-, g-, and h-files) on which the kings stand at the start of the game.

Example

"After trading rooks in the center, Black concentrated all remaining pieces on the kingside."

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• Rhymes for kingside

• Nearby Words

kingpin
kings river
kingship
kingside
kingsnake
kingston
kink

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kingside. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kingside
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