👉 In the context of chess, "infection" is a metaphorical term often used to describe a situation where a piece or a pawn becomes compromised or "infected" by an enemy's moves, leading to its potential capture or loss of value. This can happen when an opponent strategically targets a piece, weakening its position on the board, much like how a disease spreads and infects healthy cells. For example, if a player sacrifices a pawn to gain a tactical advantage but leaves that pawn vulnerable to capture, it can be likened to an infection spreading unchecked. The term highlights the importance of maintaining strong defenses and strategic play to prevent such vulnerabilities from turning into significant threats during a game.
