"Political chess" is a phrase used to describe the strategic and tactical moves made by political leaders or groups in order to gain power, influence, or achieve their objectives. It often involves making calculated decisions and maneuvering to gain an advantage over opponents, just like in a game of chess.
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«political»
«chess»
Sentences with «political chess»
- I think political chess has, once again been responsible for silly policy. (nextleft.org)
- A game of political chess amped up to the nth degree, and with lots of dragons, «Game of Thrones» is a masterful adaptation that may even be more popular than its source material. (bookpage.com)
- The speaker, often referred to as the Capitol's political chess grandmaster, has survived a lot — mostly through his zen - like (and sometimes maddening) ability to play the long game, more or less waiting out his opponents. (nystateofpolitics.com)
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