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What is Fianchetto in Chess?

Developing a bishop onto the long diagonal (g2/b2 for White, g7/b7 for Black) after advancing the knight's pawn one square. The fianchettoed bishop exerts long-range pressure across the board and shelters the castled king.

Example: The King's Indian features a kingside fianchetto for Black.

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