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Gambit

A sacrifice (usually of a pawn) used to gain an early advantage in space or time 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.

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