noun
victorious battle; winning a battle; victory
Refers to a battle that is won, or the act of winning a battle. Often used in historical or military contexts.
この勝ち戦で、彼の名声は高まった。
His fame grew after this victorious battle.
勝ち戦を重ねて、ついに天下を取った。
By winning battle after battle, he finally took control of the country.
Compound of 勝ち (kachi, 'winning') + 戦 (ikusa, 'battle'). The reading いくさ for 戦 is an older native Japanese word for battle or war.