Botez gambits

A form of Botez gambit — A major blunder in which a player unintentionally hangs (“makes vulnerable”) a queen or other important piece without any tactical or strategic compensation, often leading to a swift and avoidable loss.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Botez gambit
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