A voluntary sacrifice of a pawn or a piece in the opening with the idea of gaining the initiative, a lead in development or some other compensating factor.
An OPENING or variation in which one player (usually White) SACRIFICES MATERIAL for the sake of a lead in DEVELOPMENT or occupation of the CENTRE. Examples are the King's Gambit and the Danish Gambit. Openings where Black makes the SACRIFICE are sometimes known as COUNTER-GAMBITS.
the taking a of risk (such as the deliberate sacrifice of a trick) in hope of gaining a large reward.
Belkov's computer in "Games." Possessed of a contralto female voice, "she" was a rebuilt Alpha Class 197 including circuits from a PPC Class computer.
An opening maneuver in which at least a pawn is offered in return for a strong position, a chance to attack or gaining tempo which permits development.
A pawn sacrifice made in the opening to gain the initiative or advantage in development.
an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
a maneuver in a game or conversation
a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
a chess opening in which something is sacrificed in order to achieve a better position
an opening in which one side gives up material for the sake of getting a lost game
a sacrifice of a Pawn to gain some return - quicker development, greater command of the centre, or both
a term from the game of chess, a risky opening move with high potential return
To offer up a pawn for capture in an attempt to gain time or space. Usually occurs in the opening.
Italian "a trip up". Where the first player voluntarily sacrifices a pawn or piece in the opening for positional or developmental advantage. A counter-gambit is where the second player makes a similar sacrifice for similar aims.
any unsound sacrifice in the opening.
A sacrifice of a chess piece to gain an advantage.
A sacrifice (usually of a pawn) in the opening.
usually to sacrifice a pawn in the opening to gain development. Examples in the Openings section of the Canon.
A voluntary sacrifice of a marble to achieve a gain. Group
Gambit was a game show, created by Wayne Cruseturner, produced by Heatter-Quigley Productions, and aired on CBS from September 4, 1972 to December 10, 1976. A slightly retooled version, Las Vegas Gambit, aired on NBC from October 27, 1980 to November 27, 1981, originating from the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Both versions of the show were hosted by Wink Martindale, and announced by Kenny Williams.