middle game

noun

: 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 entry 1

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for middle game

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• counterclaim
• overcame
• underframe
• username
• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame