Botez gambit

English

Etymology

Referring to a mistake made by the popular chess streamer, Woman FIDE Master, and content creator Alexandra Botez, which was jokingly dubbed a gambit by viewers.

Noun

Botez gambit (plural Botez gambits)

  1. (chess, humorous) 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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