Priyome

Priyome , also spelled "priem", is a Russian noun that is used directly and generically in English to represent some sort of typical maneuver or technique in chess. For example, a typical defensive technique ("priem") in rook endings is to use the king to attack the opponent's pawns. The Russian word "Priem" is used more generally to refer to typical maneuvers used in positions with certain pawn structure or other defining characteristics.

When reviewing master games, the expert annotator usually does not cover the last few moves of the game and attributes the remaining moves to "The rest is a matter of technique." A technique is a procedure used to accomplish a specific activity or task. Some examples of good technique in chess :

Not allowing counterplay
Holding on to a material advantage
Establishing a clear plan and following it
Being careful
Not hurrying, with respect to time or moves
Avoiding unclear or unnecessary complications
Winning the game

Technique in chess, as Gerald Abrahams defines it, is "not what to do, but how to do it". Good players develop technique without knowing it. However, any player can build up his awareness of strengths and weaknesses of the pieces, the geometry of the board, and certain dexterities of play.