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open game

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noun

  1. 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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Carson, open since 1963, is the defending City Section Open Division champion and takes a 2-0 record into a Thursday night open game against Palos Verdes.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 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

Manchester City beat Southampton in an open game - not just because they found a way through a blanket defence.

From BBC Oct. 26, 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

When I give you a chance to come back a little–in a dead-square, open game of cards–you crawl into your shell and act like I’d asked you to step on the gallows.”

From Bred of the Desert A Horse and a Romance by Marcus Horton

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