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open game

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.28 in modern English

Syllables
open game
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.e4 e5, in which both White and Black move their king's pawn to the fourth rank with their first move.

Uncountable

noun

Any of the set openings which begin in this way. (Ruy Lopez, Scotch Game, etc.)

Countable

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Open Game.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Open Games (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

Semi-Open Game Closed Game

Synonyms

Double King's Pawn Opening

Questions

What does open game mean?
A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.e4 e5, in which both White and Black move their king's pawn to the fourth rank with their first move.

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