noun
small knight's move; kogeima
In Go, a specific knight-like move one step orthogonally plus one step diagonally, forming a small L-shape. Contrasts with 大ゲイマ (large knight's move).
See also: ケイマ
隅の定石で小ゲイマに打つ手がよく出てくる。
In corner joseki, the move of playing a small knight's move often appears.
小ゲイマと大ゲイマの違いを覚えるのは初心者には難しい。
It's difficult for beginners to remember the difference between a small knight's move and a large knight's move.
From 小 (small) + 桂馬 (knight in shogi), referring to the knight-like L-shaped move in Go.