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A '''gambit''' is the sacrifice of one thing in order to obtain something else, in a calculated risk.  The [[Passion of Christ]] was the most significant gambit of all.

A '''gambit''' is the sacrifice of something in order to obtain a greater good or something better, in a calculated risk.  The [[Passion of Christ]] was the most significant gambit of all.

As applied to [[chess]], it refers to losing pieces, usually a pawn or two, in order to obtain a strategic advantage. (There are some exceptions, such as the Muzio Gambit, which sacrifices an entire knight, or [[Bobby Fischer]]'s famous queen's gambit.)

As originating in the game of [[chess]], a gambit refers to losing pieces, usually a pawn or two, in order to obtain a strategic advantage. (There are some exceptions, such as the Muzio Gambit, which sacrifices an entire knight, or [[Bobby Fischer]]'s famous queen's gambit.) Sometimes a gambit is necessary in the end game portion of a chess match in order to achieve [[checkmate]].

A gambit is also a small tool used to attach a cantle to a sporran.

A gambit is also a small tool used to attach a cantle to a sporran.

Increasingly the term '''gambit''' is used to refer to any calculated maneuver.

Increasingly the term '''gambit''' is used to refer to any calculated maneuver.

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