This is the 3778th most frequent Russian word.
шансов
"Шансов" is the genitive plural form of "шанс," meaning "chances" or "opportunities" in English.
In this sentence, "шансов" is used to indicate the possibilities or likelihood of success in achieving a goal.
У него было мало шансов выиграть соревнование.
He had little chance of winning the competition.
Here, "шансов" refers to the probability or ability to avoid a specific undesirable event.
Шансов избежать дождя практически нет.
There is almost no chance to avoid the rain.
In this sentence, "шансов" is part of a phrase emphasizing the conditions under which an individual decides to take action despite low probability.