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The Clue
Opening maneuver (6 letter answer)
The Answer
GAMBIT
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Notes
The answer GAMBIT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
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Ploy; ruse
Steinitz or Danish
It may involve a sacrifice
Opening maneuver to gain advantage
Definition
GAMBIT as a noun:
1. (gambit, ploy) = an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
2. (ploy, gambit, stratagem) = a maneuver in a game or conversation
3. a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position