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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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) life, begin.* *Then after lunch, it's puzzles, and darts and baking.* *Papier-m'ch', a bit of ballet, and chess.* *Then I'll stretch, maybe sketch. Take a climb, sew a dress, and I'll re-read the books.* *If I have time to spare, I'll paint the wall some more, I'm sure there's room somewhere.* (..)
    2010 Tangled