Cryptic crossword clue
Chess move took effect after most of match 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GAMBIT

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The straight part
We know that "Chess move" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chess move = gambit.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GAMBIT mean?

GAMBIT noun
  1. An opening in chess, in which a minor piece or a pawn is sacrificed to gain an advantage.
  2. Any ploy or stratagem.
  3. A remark intended to open a conversation.
GAMBIT verb
  1. To sacrifice (a pawn or minor piece) to gain an advantage.

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