chess
/t͡ʃɛs/
A2 · Elementary★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
a game for two people played on a board with 16 pieces each, where you try to trap the other player's king
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📱Social Media
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“Do you want to play a quick game of chess later?”
“I've been learning chess online, and it's harder than it looks.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A board game for two players with each beginning with sixteen chess pieces moving according to fixed rules across a chessboard with the objective to checkmate the opposing king.
Related Words
Synonyms:
board gamestrategy game
Word Family:
chessboardchess piecechess player