gamesman
/ˈɡeɪmzmən/
noun
- A person who is skilled at playing games, especially strategic or competitive ones.
- The chess club's top gamesman easily defeated all challengers.
- As a seasoned gamesman, she knew when to bluff in poker.
- He was known as a clever gamesman who could win at any board game.
- A person who uses psychological tactics or manipulation to gain an advantage in a competitive situation.
- The politician was a master gamesman, always controlling the debate with subtle tricks.
- In business negotiations, being a good gamesman means knowing how to read the other side.
- She played the role of a gamesman, using charm and misdirection to close the deal.