"2. Qc5 White avoided playing 2.Qc6+?, because a response of 2...Ke5 would allow the Black king more room.instead Black pllays 2. ...Kf6"[Bold faced moves are text moves]
from winning Chess Play
what does "instead" mean?
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Your answer is in the dictionary. q=instead
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Your answer is in the dictionary.
q=instead
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"2. Qc5 White avoided playing 2.Qc6+?, because a response of 2...Ke5 would allow the Black king more room. Instead Black plays 2. ...Kf6"[Bold faced moves are text moves]
The idea is this. Instead of playing 2 . . . Ke5, Black plays 2 . . . Kf