chess-player

A chess-player concentrates on the board during a tournament.

Definition

Noun: - A person who plays the game of chess, either as a hobby or professionally. - She is a skilled chess-player who competes in tournaments.

Usage Examples

• (A person engaged in the game of chess.)
• (Individuals who play chess regularly.)

Advanced Usage

• "chess-player" can be used in compound forms or phrases:
  • He is a world-class chess-player. (A highly skilled competitor in the game of chess.)
  • The chess-player's rating determines their ranking in the federation. (A player's official skill level in chess competitions.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chess (n): the game itself, a board game for two players.
  • Chess is a game of strategy and tactics. (The game of chess.)
• Chessboard (n): the board used to play chess.
  • The chess-player placed the pieces on the chessboard. (The board for the game.)
• Chess set (n): the collection of pieces and board used for chess.
  • He bought a new chess set for the tournament. (The equipment for playing chess.)
• Chess club (n): a group or organization for chess players.
  • The chess-player joined the local chess club. (A club for chess enthusiasts.)
• Chess master (n): an expert or highly skilled chess-player.
  • The chess master gave a simultaneous exhibition. (A very advanced chess-player.)

Synonyms

• Player: a person who takes part in a game or sport.
  • The chess player made a bold move. (Synonym for chess-player.)
• Competitor: a person who participates in a contest.
  • The chess competitor analyzed the position. (A person who competes in chess.)

Related Idioms

• "Play chess": to engage in the game of chess.
  • They often play chess on weekends. (To participate in the game.)
• "Chess match": a formal game of chess between two players.
  • The chess match lasted several hours. (A competitive game of chess.)