closed game

noun

1. chess a relatively complex game involving closed ranks and files and permitting only nontactical positional manoeuvring Compare open game

Example Sentences

Thompson's Harvey closed game out by shouting "show me dementia!"

From Salon

Roberts said that in October 2021 after having Corey Knebel, a reliever, start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves because Max Scherzer had closed Game 5 of the previous series.

From Los Angeles Times

He made six appearances during the Dodgers’ World Series run last year and closed Game 6 as the Dodgers clinched their first championship since 1988.

From Los Angeles Times

Urías, not Jansen, closed Game 6 of the World Series, but Jansen returns as the closer for the last year of his contract.

From Los Angeles Times

Cash added that all of his pitchers will be available for Game 5, including reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, who closed Game 4 in his first career relief appearance, and Charlie Morton, who started Monday.

From Washington Times