What does the cryptic crossword clue "In chess, perhaps, manoeuvre ultimately surrendering piece? (6)" mean?

The definition is "In chess, perhaps, manoeuvre ultimately surrendering piece?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GAM (synonym="GAM") + BIT (synonym="range or area, piece?") = GAMBIT The answer is GAMBIT.

In chess, perhaps, manoeuvre ultimately surrendering piece? (6)

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