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Exchange first two pieces in game as gambit (6)

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I believe the answer is:

tactic

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'gambit' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for tactic that I've seen before include "element of strategy" , "Plan, manoeuvre" , "Manoeuvre designed to outwit enemy" , "An action planned to achieve a specific end" , "Strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end" .)

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