chess
Translation
chess
Examples
Do you know how to play chess?
Do you know how to play chess?
He is the world chess champion.
He is the world chess champion.
Grammar Patterns
to play chess to engage in the game of chess They like to play chess in the park.
a game of chess a single instance of playing the game We had a game of chess after dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Related games: checkers, go
Etymology
From Old French 'esches', from Persian 'šāh' (king). 'Checkmate' comes from 'šāh māt' (the king is dead).
Memory Tips
Remember the phrase 'checkmate', which is the goal of the game of chess.