Tempo in chess (much like music) has to do with time. Gaining tempi is equivalent to "gaining moves," as your opponent generally has to retreat or respond to a threat, giving you time to play a "free move," or gain tempo.
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I am wondering what is tempo? I understand in general, but how it relates to chess is a mystery to me? If I have knight on outpost and opponent attacks, I retreat to 1st rank or so, is this losing tempo?
Or is tempo only in regards to bullet/blitz games?
Am already appreciating the help.