Associations to the word «Gambit»

GAMBIT, noun. An opening in chess, in which a minor piece (often a pawn) is sacrificed to gain an advantage.

GAMBIT, noun. Any ploy or stratagem.

GAMBIT, noun. A remark intended to open a conversation.

GAMBIT, noun. An opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker.

GAMBIT, noun. A maneuver in a game or conversation.

GAMBIT, noun. A chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position.