gambit

     

A gambit is a chess opening in which the first player risks or sacrifices material, usually a pawn), with the hope of achieving a resulting avantageous position. A gambit used to defend against a gambit is called a countergambit (e.g., Albin Countergambit).

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  • This Wink Martindale-hosted game show that debuted in 1972 was based on the game of blackjack
  • This chess term for an opening in which pieces are sacrificed has come to mean any ploy or strategem

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