Definitions for: Gambit


[n] a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
[n] a maneuver in a game or conversation
[n] an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker



Webster (1913) Definition: Gam"bit, n. [F. gambit, cf. It. gambitto gambit, a
tripping up. See Gambol, n.] (Chess Playing)
A mode of opening the game, in which a pawn is sacrificed to
gain an attacking position.

Synonyms: ploy, ploy, stratagem

See Also: chess move, comment, maneuver, manoeuvre, remark, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre

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