Pawn in game partially providing cover (6)
I believe the answer is:
awning
'cover' is the definition.
(canvas cover over a shop)
'pawn in game partially' is the wordplay.
'partially' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'AWNING' is hidden within 'pawn in game'.
'providing' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for awning that I've seen before include "Cover over shop-front" , "Protective cover" , "Canvas sunshield" , "Sunshade" , "Canvas cover over a shop entrance" .)