What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rating of chess games? Run off to arrange a match (5)" mean?

The definition is "match". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ELO (synonym="a system of rating the skill levels of competitive chess players") + PE (synonym="abbrev. for “physical education”, a school period of exercises and games") = ELOPE The answer is ELOPE.

Rating of chess games? Run off to arrange a match (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29552 | 26 Across | 2024-11-28 flower

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