1. (noun) an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

• ploy

2. (noun) a maneuver in a game or conversation

• ploy
• stratagem

1. (noun) an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

• comment
• input
• remark

2. (noun) a maneuver in a game or conversation

• maneuver
• manoeuvre
• tactical maneuver
• tactical manoeuvre

3. (noun) a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position

• chess move