In honour of the fortnightly topic challenge, here are some cryptic clues that refer to chess:
Chewed after leg. It's risky (6)
Ace a piece (6)
Show where Arthur lived (6)
Hint:
The second clue is about a particular Ace
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gambit. gam, a leg and bit for chewed.
Not sure on the 2nd. (Got it, thanks to Solucutor)
Promote is a possibility that fits the clue, but not the number of letters. Pro, an ace, and mote, a piece of dust.Bishop, Billy Bishop was a Canadian Ace.
The third:
Castle, where King Arthur lived, and a popular tv show.
1)
Gambit (GAM+BIT) a risk
2)
Knight (as in 'arise sire' is to 'ace' it)
3)
Castle (an American TV show, Arthur lived in a castle)
1) (Jon Mark Perry and Herb Wolfe)
Gambit (gam = leg, bit = chewed)
2)
Bishop (Billy Bishop was a famous Canadian flying ace)
3) (Jon Mark Perry and Herb Wolfe)
Castle (A TV show and type of structure where King Arthur lived).