komi (Meaning)
komi (n)
a member of a Finnish people living in the northwestern Urals in Russia
the Finnic language spoken by the Komi
Synonyms & Antonyms of komi
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komi Sentence Examples
- In chess, komi is the compensation given to the player who plays black, typically in the form of extra points or time.
- The precise value of komi varies depending on the rules of the tournament or match, but it is typically between 5.5 and 7.5 points.
- Komi is intended to offset the inherent advantage that White has in chess, due to the fact that they move first.
- The komi rule was first introduced in the 19th century, and it has since become a standard part of chess tournaments and matches.
- Some players believe that komi is too high, while others believe that it is too low.
- There have been many debates over the years about the ideal value of komi, but no consensus has ever been reached.
- Some chess variants, such as Crazyhouse and Bughouse, do not use komi, as the inherent advantages of White are considered to be less significant in these games.
- In some chess tournaments, komi is not used in the first round, in order to give the players a chance to get used to the conditions of the tournament before the komi rule comes into effect.
- The komi rule is not only used in chess, but also in other board games such as Go and Hex.
- The exact origin of the word "komi" is unknown, but it is thought to derive from the Japanese word "komi", which means "to make up for a difference".
FAQs About the word komi
a member of a Finnish people living in the northwestern Urals in Russia, the Finnic language spoken by the Komi
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
In chess, komi is the compensation given to the player who plays black, typically in the form of extra points or time.
The precise value of komi varies depending on the rules of the tournament or match, but it is typically between 5.5 and 7.5 points.
Komi is intended to offset the inherent advantage that White has in chess, due to the fact that they move first.
The komi rule was first introduced in the 19th century, and it has since become a standard part of chess tournaments and matches.
