open game

British

noun

chess a relatively simple game involving open ranks and files, permitting tactical play, and usually following symmetrical development Compare closed game

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open game

They have still got goals in their team, as they showed against Fulham, but it was quite an open game and they always look like they will concede a few too.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Espanyol took the lead in an open game through Jofre after six minutes but Sorloth pulled Atletico level midway through the first half.

From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026

Other than that, it’s just an open game in terms of how you can cover this election.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2024

I am expecting another really open game and Tottenham will create chances, like they did last weekend against Villa.

From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2023

This time we will play an open game.

From A Modern Mercenary by K. (Kate) Prichard

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