This is the 7644th most frequent Japanese word.
勝つ
To win.
The word '勝つ' is used here in its base form to denote the act of winning, specifically referring to a competitive scenario (the match).
彼は試合で勝つ可能性が高いです。
He has a high chance of winning the match.
'勝つ' is used in its dictionary form as part of a conditional clause to discuss the requirements for achieving victory.
あなたが勝つためには、もっと練習が必要です。
If you want to win, you need more practice.
'勝つ' here is conjugated into the past tense form '勝ちました' to express the completion of the act of winning in the past.