What does the cryptic crossword clue "Picked up chess piece, and something resembling it, in difficult situation (9)" mean?

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Picked up chess piece, and something resembling it, in difficult situation (9)

Times Cryptic #29433 | 13 Across | 2026-01-07 flower

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