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navi tasan said:
What is wrong with: I had one bishop fewer. ("than him" being implied)

Nothing, in my opinion.

What does "kicking into touch" mean?
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It's from rugby. When a ball is kicked into touch, it is kicked over the edge of the pitch, and is no longer in play.
 
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