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gambits

/ˈɡæmbɪts/ noun · British & US
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What does gambits mean?

noun

A gambit is a chess opening that offers a pawn in order to get a strategic advantage. In general, a gambit is a move or action that is made in order to gain an advantage or to distract from one's true intentions.

Example

"The chess player made a bold gambit, sacrificing a pawn to put pressure on his opponent's position."

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