chess game
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Definition
- Noun:
- A strategic board game for two players: A
chess gameis a contest between two opponents who alternate moving 16 pieces each on a checkered board of 64 squares, following a specific set of rules, with the ultimate objective of placing the opponent's king in an inescapable position (checkmate).
Usage
- The term refers to a single instance or match of chess, from its opening moves to its conclusion (checkmate, stalemate, resignation, etc.).
- It can describe the activity itself ("Let's have a ") or be used to analyze a specific match ("That was a brilliant ").
- It is a compound noun where "chess" specifies the type of game.
Examples
- Noun:
- Their championship
chess gamelasted for over six hours. - Analyzing a famous
chess gamecan improve your strategic thinking. - We set up the board for a quick
chess game.
Advanced Usage
- "to be deep into a chess game": to be intensely focused on and at a complex stage of a match.
- They were so deep into their
chess gamethat they didn't hear the doorbell.
- Conceptual use referring to a complex, strategic interaction.
- The diplomatic negotiations were like a high-stakes
chess game.
Variants and Related Words
- Chess (n): The name of the game itself, more general than .
- He enjoys playing chess.
- Game of chess: A synonymous phrase for .
- They played a thrilling game of chess.
- Chess match: Often used for formal or competitive games, similar to .
- The chess match will be broadcast live.
Synonyms
- Chess match: A formal or competitive instance of chess.
- Game of chess: A direct synonym.
Related Idioms
- A game of mental chess: Used metaphorically to describe any situation requiring careful strategy and foresight.
- The corporate takeover bid was a complex game of mental chess.
Noun
- a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king