What does the cryptic crossword clue "Game of skill caught old Nazi (5)" mean?

The definition is "Game". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="caught") + HESS (synonym="old Nazi") = CHESS; definition: "Game" The answer is CHESS.

Game of skill caught old Nazi (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29131 | 26 Across | 2023-07-25 flower

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