Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gambito

noun

/ˈɡæm.bɪ.təʊ/

Definition

a chess opening in which a player sacrifices a piece, typically a pawn, to gain an advantage in position or development.

Examples

In the opening of the game, he decided to play the Sicilian Gambit, sacrificing a pawn.
The gambit often leads to aggressive play and dynamic positions.

Meaning

The act of sacrificing material for a strategic benefit in chess or other contexts, often to achieve a more advantageous position or to prompt the opponent into making a mistake.