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I'm looking for a pithy aphorism to complement "check all checks" that deals with looking for loose and hanging pieces. Any ideas?

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Originally posted by byedidia
I'm looking for a pithy aphorism to complement "check all checks" that deals with looking for loose and hanging pieces. Any ideas?
if its loosed its goosed 😞

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Originally posted by byedidia
I'm looking for a pithy aphorism to complement "check all checks" that deals with looking for loose and hanging pieces. Any ideas?
I like "check'em and wreck'em"

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K.I.S.S

Keep It Safe, Stupid!

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What's the difference between loose and hanging?

SubscriberPaul Leggett
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Originally posted by caissad4
I like "check'em and wreck'em"
Thumbs up!

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Originally posted by tvochess
What's the difference between loose and hanging?
it may be subtle, i suspect a loose piece may be protected but insufficiently, whereas a hanging piece has absolutely no protection, although the two terms are probably used synonymously.

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Originally posted by Paul Leggett
Thumbs up!
Caissas check'em and wreck'em while interesting does nothing to address the op's original question, that being a pithy saying for loose/hanging pieces and simply reiterates the check all checks scenario. I feel the services of johnnylongwoody the Irish poet might come in handy.

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The unprotected should not be neglected. (pretty awful) 🙁

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Originally posted by byedidia
I'm looking for a pithy aphorism to complement "check all checks" that deals with looking for loose and hanging pieces. Any ideas?
en prise dis-ease.

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The only one I can recall is John Nunn's "Loose Pieces Drop Off" - not as catchy as "check all checks", though.

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Mister Why

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A loose piece is unprotected. A hanging piece is unprotected and attacked. Can be taken right now.

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Defend all pieces

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or one of my favourite turns of phrase from outside chess - test for give (ie test something to see if it will give way)

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What is "test for give" from?