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chess

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /tʃes/

chess means: A two-player board game where each player moves pieces and tries to trap the other player’s king.

noun

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A two-player board game where each player moves pieces and tries to trap the other player’s king.

  • I play chess with my dad.
  • She joined the chess club last year.
  • Would you like a game of chess?

Common phrases: play chess, chess board, chess club, chess game

Questions about chess

What does chess mean?

A two-player board game where each player moves pieces and tries to trap the other player’s king.

What is chess in other languages?

Türkçe: satranç · Español: ajedrez · Français: échecs · Deutsch: Schach · Italiano: scacchi · 日本語: チェス

How do you pronounce chess?

It is pronounced /tʃes/.

How do you use chess in a sentence?

I play chess with my dad. She joined the chess club last year.

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