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Pit (one's) wits against (someone)

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Translation pit (one's) wits against (someone) into russian

pit (one's) wits against (someone)
He decided to pit his wits against the champion in a game of chess.
Он решил состязаться в уме с чемпионом в шахматной партии.

Definitions

To engage in a battle of intelligence or cunning with someone, often in a competitive or adversarial context.