Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gambet
Noun
/ˈɡæmbɪt/
Definition
A gambet is a term used to describe a type of maneuver in chess where a player sacrifices a piece, often a pawn, to gain a strategic advantage.
Examples
- In the opening phase, White played the King’s Gambet to seize control of the center.
- The gambet was a clever tactic that caught the opponent off guard.
Meaning
To gambet means to make a calculated sacrifice in order to improve one’s position or to entice an opponent into a less favorable situation.
Synonyms
- bluff
- sacrifice
- maneuver
