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?
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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