"hope chess" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hope chess (uncountable)
  1. (chess) Play that relies on hoping one's opponent blunders or does not find a tactic. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Chess
    Sense id: en-hope_chess-en-noun-OE9DKpP9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: board-games, chess, games

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