Definitions

1. noun

A chess opening move in which a bishop is developed to a square on the opposite side of the board from where it started, often to support the pawns on the adjacent files.

“In the game, he opted for a fianchetto to put pressure on his opponent’s position.”

2. verb

To position a bishop on the opposite side of the board, often in the fianchetto opening.

“He fianchettoed his bishop to prepare for a potential pawn storm.”