| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Shedding outside layer, initially making a defensive move | The Times Quick Cryptic | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Allocating roles to defend line protecting the king | ||
| Allocating roles to defend line protecting the king | The Guardian Cryptic | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Rookie move? | ||
| Chess move involving the king and rook | New York Times | 01 Apr 2019 |
| Chess move involving the king and rook | ||
| Move on board launch to get fish | The Times Cryptic | 16 Jul 2015 |
| Chess strategem | ||
| Chess strategem | ||
| Chess maneuver |