"time scramble" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: time scrambles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} time scramble (plural time scrambles)
  1. (chess) A situation in which one or both players have very little remaining time on their clocks, therefore increasing the chance of inaccuracies or blunders being played as well as the risk of flagging. Categories (topical): Chess Related terms: time trouble, time pressure
    Sense id: en-time_scramble-en-noun-OB6fIjv0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: board-games, chess, games

Inflected forms

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