play three-dimensional chess

1. Literally, to play a variation on traditional chess that involves multiple boards positioned at different heights (also known as "3D chess"). No, I'm not playing three-dimensional chess with you—I can barely play regular chess!

2. By extension, to engage in a very complicated or complex game, system, or strategy involving a deep understanding of the situation that one's opponents or adversaries lack. Our CEO is always playing three-dimensional chess to stay ahead of our competition. Coaching against him is like trying to play three-dimensional chess.

词组	play three-dimensional chess
释义	play three-dimensional chess play three-dimensional chess 1. Literally, to play a variation on traditional chess that involves multiple boards positioned at different heights (also known as "3D chess"). No, I'm not playing three-dimensional chess with you—I can barely play regular chess! 2. By extension, to engage in a very complicated or complex game, system, or strategy involving a deep understanding of the situation that one's opponents or adversaries lack. Our CEO is always playing three-dimensional chess to stay ahead of our competition. Coaching against him is like trying to play three-dimensional chess. See also: chess, play Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: dimensional 3D 3D chess chess play 3D chess three-dimensional chess have (something) in perspective out of perspective in perspective perspective References in periodicals archive Papandreou has been attempting to play three-dimensional chess, deploying pieces at the international level for domestic effect. Greece heeds the fillip
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