Fastest set of moves to win a game of chess (which depends on white playing very poorly) Crossword Clue

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FASTEST (adverb)
1. most quickly
PLAYING (noun)
1. the performance of a part or role in a drama
2. the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation

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