das Schach
Translation
chess
Examples
Spielst du gerne Schach?
Do you like to play chess?
Der König steht im Schach.
The king is in check.
Grammar Patterns
to play chess Schach spielen We often play chess.
to hold sb. in check j-n im Schach halten The bishop holds the king in check.
Similar Words
Dame (checkers), Mühle (nine men's morris)
Etymology
From Persian 'šāh' (king), as the game revolves around the king.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Shah' of Persia, the king. The word 'check' also comes from this root.