Gambit is an opening maneuver in which a pawn is usually offered to gain positional advantage, to break the opponent's central structure or to accelerate the development of pieces.
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Gambit
/ˈɡæmbɪt/
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The king's gambit (1. e4 e5 2. f4) and the queen's gambit (1. d4 d5 2. c4) are two of the best known openings in the game of chess.
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"The Queen's Gambit" is the title of a recent series. Its main character, Beth Harmon, is a little orphan who becomes an exceptional chess player.
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Masterful gambit, sir.
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