Chess Manoeuvre Involving A Sacrifice Crossword Clue

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	noun • an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker • a maneuver in a game or conversation • a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
	40%	5		A manoeuvre in certain trumps games to sweep all the tricks
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	40%	11		Hard to manage or manoeuvre
	adjective • Lacking strength; weak. • Ungraceful in movement. • Difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate because of its size, weight, shape or complexity. • Badly managed or operated.

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