Chess move where a player sacrifices minor pieces in order to get a good position Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Chess move where a player sacrifices minor pieces in order to get a good position last seen in Guardian Quick puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GAMBIT.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GAMBIT Chess move where a player sacrifices minor pieces in order to get a good position (6) The Guardian Quick Apr 13, 2023
3% QUEEN Most powerful piece in chess (5)
3% MEN Chess pieces (3) Thomas Joseph Sep 3, 2025
3% TWO Number of players in a chess match (3)
3% SITTINGPRETTY In a good position (13) Thomas Joseph Aug 29, 2025
3% PAWN Lowly chess piece (4) Newsday Aug 25, 2025
3% SAC Strategic chess move, casually (3) LA Times Daily Aug 2, 2025
3% MATEINONE Chess position with a winning move (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 26, 2025
3% CHECK Verify chess move (5) The Sun Two Speed Jul 21, 2025
3% KNIGHT Uniquely moving chess piece. (6) (6)

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