noun
- opening moves in chess where a player sacrifices a piece to gain positional advantage
- calculated actions or remarks designed to gain an advantage
Usage: chess terminology
Examples
- The Queen’s Gambit is one of the most popular chess gambits.
- She studied several gambits to improve her opening game.
- His compliment was just a gambit to get her attention.
- The politician’s speech contained several clever gambits.
- These negotiation gambits often backfire in business.
- Her opening gambit in the debate was surprisingly effective.