Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Queen's ___ (6 letter answer)
The Answer
GAMBIT
Tags
Notes
The answer GAMBIT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
Related Clues
Ploy
Chess ploy
Kasparov concern
Kasparov ploy
Opening maneuver
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