noun
chessboard
Chessboard (noun) means the square board of 64 alternating light and dark squares used to play chess. Example: “The pieces were carved from marble and stood ready on the chessboard.”
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The square board of 64 alternating light and dark squares used to play chess.
"If a piece moves to a square occupied by an opponent’s piece the latter is captured and removed from the chessboard as part of the same move."
— “2023 Laws of Chess”, 2023 Laws of Chess (2022)
"The pieces were carved from marble and stood ready on the chessboard."
How to use chessboard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe eight-by-eight checkered board that chess is played on.
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Word forms
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Etymology
A straightforward combination of "chess" and "board."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for chessboard
board
hoard
aboard
onboard
keyboard
cupboard
outboard
seaboard
backboard
starboard
cardboard
surfboard
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Frequently asked questions
What does “chessboard” mean?
The word “chessboard” means the square board of 64 alternating light and dark squares used to play chess. In plain terms, the eight-by-eight checkered board that chess is played on.
How do you use “chessboard” in a sentence?
Here is “chessboard” used in a sentence: “The pieces were carved from marble and stood ready on the chessboard.”
What part of speech is “chessboard”?
“Chessboard” is a noun.
What is the meaning of chessboard?
"chessboard" (noun) means the square board of 64 alternating light and dark squares used to play chess.
