Dangerous chess situation Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Saturday, April 8, 1995 · 31-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, April 8, 1995.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 8, 1995 · 31-Down · 8 letters
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A situation in which a player is forced to make a disadvantageous move; a position where any legal move will worsen a player's situation.
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