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    Chess

    /tʃɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A strategic board game played on an 8x8 grid between two players, each controlling 16 pieces, including a king, queen, rooks, knights, bishops, and pawns, with the objective of checkmating the opponent's king.
    We spent the afternoon playing chess in the park.
    The art or skill of playing this game.
    He has a keen understanding of chess strategies.
    A chess game itself or a session of playing chess.
    Their chess lasted for several hours, ending in a draw.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Old French 'esches', from Latin 'scaccus' which means 'check'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    checkmate:
    A position in chess where the opponent's king is in a position to be captured and cannot escape.
    to play chess:
    To engage in the game of chess, often implying strategic thinking.
    chess master:
    An expert player of chess, often recognized for their high skill level.

    Related Words

    pawn
    The most numerous piece in chess, typically representing infantry.
    rook
    A chess piece that moves in straight lines along rows or columns.
    bishop
    A chess piece that moves diagonally across the board.

    Slang Meanings

    Checkmate someone
    I completely checkmated him in our last game.
    Chess nerd
    He's such a chess nerd, he plays every weekend.