What does the cryptic crossword clue "Almost finished after master's opening gambit (4)" mean?

The definition is "gambit". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (deletion) + OVE (deletion) = MOVE; definition: "gambit" The answer is MOVE.

Almost finished after master's opening gambit (4)

Times Cryptic #29227 | 19 Across | 2025-05-12 flower

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