Players, guided, moved two men defensively (7)
I believe the answer is:
castled
'moved two men defensively' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'players guided' is the wordplay.
'players' becomes 'cast' (group of actors).
'guided' becomes 'led' (similar in meaning).
'cast'+'led'='CASTLED'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for castled that I've seen before include "Performed chess move" , "have moved on board" , "moved to protect king" , "made move in game" , "Moved king into safety" .)