noun
- a person who advocates or practices hypermodernism, especially in chess or art
Usage: most commonly used in chess contexts
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of hypermodernism or hypermodernists
Usage: most commonly used in chess contexts
Examples
- Aron Nimzowitsch was a leading hypermodernist who revolutionized chess strategy in the early 20th century.
- The hypermodernist approach to chess emphasizes control of the center rather than immediate occupation.
- Her hypermodernist paintings challenged traditional notions of form and representation.
- Hypermodernist players often sacrifice material to gain positional advantages.
- The hypermodernist movement in architecture rejected ornament in favor of functional design.
- He adopted hypermodernist principles, focusing on long-term strategic goals over short-term gains.