пятый угол

[Sarah Hurst]

Thanks - just to explain, I'm talking about chess again - someone is seeking
a пятый угол in a game of chess. 

Sarah

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Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 3:21 PM
To: SEELANGS at BAMA.UA.EDU
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] пятый угол

> Can anyone explain what the phrase "пятый угол" usually refers to? If
someone
> is looking for it in a game, could it mean "an extra edge", edge as in
> advantage? Or is it more like "a hidden angle" or something else?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> 
> Sarah Hurst

 
Since no one else has yet replied, let me say that this could be a
reference to a children's game: "Puss in the corner" or "Pussy wants a
corner."


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