poisoned pawn

Noun

(chess) An unprotected pawn whose capture would be a losing move for the capturing player.

Japanese Meaning

チェスにおいて、捕獲するとむしろ損失を招く危険のある、無防備なポーン。

He hesitated before taking the poisoned pawn, knowing the capture would ruin his position.

彼は、取れば自分が不利になる無防備のポーンを取るのをためらった。

Sense（1）

(chess) An unprotected pawn whose capture would be a losing move for the capturing player.

poisoned pawns

（ plural ）