underpromote

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[promote]] [[inadequate]]ly.
2. {{lb|en|chess|transitive}} To [[promote]] (a [[pawn]] that has crossed the board) to a less powerful piece than a [[queen]], which is sometimes [[strategic]]ally useful.

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