I. ÷ˌfēənˈched.(ˌ)ō, -nˈke- noun
( plural fianchet·ti -d.(ˌ)ē)
Etymology: Italian, diminutive of fianco flank, side, from Old Italian, from Old French flanc — more at flank
: a position or opening in chess with one or both pawns at Kt3 to make room for the bishop on Kt2
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
: to develop (a bishop) in a chess game to Kt2