middle game
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middle game

noun

Definition of MIDDLE GAME

: the middle phase of a board game; specifically : the part of a chess game after the pieces have been developed when players attempt to gain and exploit positional and material superiority — compare endgame, opening

First Known Use of MIDDLE GAME

1894

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