This is the 9517th most frequent German word.
mittelfeld
"Mittelfeld" means "midfield" in English, referring to the central area of a playing field, especially in sports like soccer.
This usage refers to the region of the soccer field between defense and attack, metaphorically used in sports contexts.
Im Fußball spielt sie im Mittelfeld, wo sie die Angriffe der Gegenseite blockiert.
In soccer, she plays in midfield, where she blocks the opposing side's attacks.
Here, 'Mittelfeld' metaphorically describes the central area of the board in chess, emphasizing strategic importance.
Das Mittelfeld des Schachbretts ist oft entscheidend für die Kontrolle über das ganze Spiel.
The midfield of the chessboard is often crucial for controlling the entire game.
In this sentence, 'Mittelfeld' implies being in the middle category or ranking within a competitive context, not spatially but in terms of achievement.