When a player tries to gain some advantages by starting a major advance or offensive, and then this offensive fails, he is often left with various weaknesses and nothing to compensate for them. His position is then said to be overextended.

A position that is weak due to an unsuccessful attack or combination.

The position after a failed offensive or advance, in which a player's position is left with various weaknesses and no compensation for them.

describes a business owing fat more than the value of its current assets.