Sudden attack - chess format (5)

I believe the answer is:

blitz

(Other definitions for blitz that I've seen before include "Sudden military attack" , "Sustained aerial bombardment" , "Intense (aerial) bombardment" , "Sudden fierce attack" , "Burst of activity to achieve an end" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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