Of a game of chess: see quot. 1818; now, more usually, one characterized by lack of development either by gambits or by opening up the files.

Of a game of chess: developed (develop, v. 15a) either by gambits or by opening up the files.

Chess. Applied to a player of chess or a game using ‘combinations’ (see combination, n. 5c).

Of, relating to, or determined by position (in various senses); (Chess) characterized or dominated by considerations relating to long-term strategic…