"for choice" meaning in English

See for choice in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} for choice
  1. (chess) having a nondecisive advantage; slightly winning Categories (topical): Chess
    Sense id: en-for_choice-en-adj-dzPoVZX1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: board-games, chess, games

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