odds

The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.pluralplural-only

• I'd say the odds are strongly in favor of the sun rising tomorrow morning.

The ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.pluralplural-only

• I looked at the odds given by all bookmakers.

An advantage given to a weaker opponent in order to equalize the game when playing casually, usually by removing one of the stronger player's pieces or by giving the weaker player more time.pluralplural-only

• She beat me with knight odds but lost with rook odds.
• The grandmaster gave his opponents significant time odds, of one minute versus ten minutes.

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