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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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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

If England or Ireland are going to win the title, they will need a favour from their Celtic rivals, and Scotland's dangerous backs might just fancy their chances in an open game.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2025

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

White gets the open game he craved, and by 13.

From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2023

The open game has come to stay, and attempts to further restrict it have met with strong opposition.

From The Forward Pass in Football by Berry, Elmer

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