handicapped play
[ˈhændɪkæpt pleɪ]
nounpl: handicapped plays
jogo com desvantagem / jogo handicapado
1. A competitive game or sport where one player or team is given a disadvantage to equalize chances of winning
In the chess tournament, the grandmaster engaged in handicapped play against the beginner by removing his queen.
No torneio de xadrez, o mestre jogou com desvantagem contra o iniciante, removendo sua rainha.
2. A form of play in golf where strokes are deducted from a player's score based on their skill level
The golfer's handicapped play system allows players of different abilities to compete fairly.
O sistema de jogo handicapado no golfe permite que jogadores de diferentes níveis compitam de forma justa.
3. Any game modified with rules or conditions that disadvantage the stronger player to make competition more balanced
They decided on handicapped play so the children could have a fair chance against the adults.
Eles decidiram jogar com desvantagem para que as crianças tivessem uma chance justa contra os adultos.
The term 'handicapped play' is primarily used in competitive sports, particularly golf and chess, to ensure fair competition between players of different skill levels. In Brazil, this concept is well-established in golf clubs and chess federations. The term carries no negative connotations and is distinct from disability-related usage of 'handicapped,' being purely a competitive sports mechanism.
Related Idioms & Phrases
playing with one hand tied behind one's back
giving someone a head start
leveling the playing field
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