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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 58% | 9 | A chess position in which a player risks or sacrifices material to achieve a favorable position | |
3 | 49% | 10 | A strategy in chess where a player sacrifices two pawns to gain an advantage | |
Chess Move Where A Player Sacrifices Minor Pieces In Order To Get A Good Position Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GAMBIT" which means:
- 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 verb
- • To sacrifice (a pawn or minor piece) to gain an advantage.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He opened the chess match with a daring gambit."
- • "Her resignation was a strategic gambit to gain public support."
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1 | A chess position in which a player risks or sacrifices material to achieve a favorable position | |
2 | Artist and chess player who said "While all artists are not chess players, all chess players are artists"
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05 Apr 2014 | New York Times / 05 Apr 2014 |
3 | A strategy in chess where a player sacrifices two pawns to gain an advantage | |
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6 | Where sacrifices are made
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22 May 1996 | New York Times / 22 May 1996 |
7 | Where some sacrifices are made
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