Cheese Strat
A simple, repetitive, surprising, or low-skill strategy that wins by exploiting an opponent's lack of preparation.
“They rushed the base at minute one with the same cheese strat three games in a row.”
Cheese strat usually carries mild criticism, though players may admire a clever cheese when it succeeds.
Cheese and cheesy have described cheap tactics in gaming communities for decades, especially in fighting and real-time strategy games.
cheese
A cheap or gimmicky tactic.
cheesy strategy
A fuller version of the term.
all-in cheese
A risky early tactic that sacrifices long-term options.
Is cheesing cheating?
Usually not. A cheese strat normally uses legal game mechanics, even if opponents dislike it.
Can professional players use cheese?
Yes, especially as a surprise tactic in tournaments.