by wickedwillie on February 27th, 2005

Question

Help answer this question below.

In chess, what is meant with a "gambit"?

Like
Report

Share:: Facebook; Twitter; Other

Answers. 1 helpful answer below.

by Max Power on February 27th, 2005
It means to voluntarily sacrifice a piece, usually a pawn, in the opening to: gain initiative, hasten development or lead in development, control of center, control of open lines, and/or for attacking chances.
Comments
- Good answer
  
  Report
  
  by cambsman on February 9th, 2007
Add a comment...
- Like
- Report
1 comment | Post one | Permalink

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

Why does chess have a timer?
by Simply99 -- Not a fan favorite. on January 19th, 2008 | 5 people like this
Is it time for you to get a chess lesson?
by tyi on April 4th, 2012 | 2 people like this
Is there too much "pawn" in chess? Hehe!
by Unicorn Man on January 14th, 2011 | 1 person likes this
Why do we need rules from outside? Because we don't trust ourselves?
by edanet on June 26th, 2008 | 1 person likes this
Who becameworld chess champion for the second time?
by luckky on June 22nd, 2008 | 1 person likes this
More More Chess Rules See only professionally researched More Chess Rules questions

You're reading In chess, what is meant with a "gambit"?

Follow us on Facebook!

Related Ads

Professionally Researched

About Us

About Answerbag

Sitemap

Professionally Researched Questions

Legal

Privacy Policy

Terms of Use

Disclaimer

Ad Choices
Follow Us on Facebook

Answerbag.com
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!
Latest Tweet

What is the very worst thing you can do in an interview? http://t.co/3QoM2mLE

Follow Answerbag on Twitter!

Answerbag

Question

In chess, what is meant with a "gambit"?

Answers. 1 helpful answer below.

Comments

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

Follow us on Facebook!

Related Ads

Related Questions

What is GAMBIT in chess?

When playing chess do you tend to avoid exchanging queens so as to keep the game more complex?

Who becameworld chess champion for the second time?

Is it time for you to get a chess lesson?

In chess, what is meant with "fianchetto"?

Professionally Researched

What does e5 mean in chess?

Can you jump opposing team pieces in chess?

What sea creature resembles a knight in chess?

In a game of chess how many men do you have?

Who is the Russian chess champion?

Answerbag.com
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!

Question

In chess, what is meant with a "gambit"?

Answers. 1 helpful answer below.

Comments

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

Follow us on Facebook!

Related Ads

Related Questions

Professionally Researched

Answerbag.com Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!

Answerbag.com
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!