chess

Definition

  • noun: a game for two players in which each player moves 16 pieces across a board and tries to place the opponent's king in a position from which it cannot escape
  • noun: a game for 2 players each of whom moves 16 pieces according to fixed rules across a checkerboard and tries to checkmate the opponent's king
  • often used before another noun

Examples

  • We played (a game of) 'chess'.

  • a 'chess' match/tournament

  • a 'chess' player/champion

Movie quotes

  • (..) - I'm better. - You're better? You're banging on my bedroom window at in the morning 'cause you want to join a kids' chess club and that's better? These kids are fucked up enough as it is. I can't rock their boat. Sorry, Gen. (..)
    2014 The Dark Horse
  • (..) - No, no. - Hey. It's okay. Gen, you're not well right now. Gen. Listen to me, Gen. I was playing a game of chess. - Gen? - I just want to go back! - Gen, it's going to be okay. Gen. - No, come on. Genesis! You're gonna be okay, all (..)
    2014 The Dark Horse