Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chessboard
Noun
/ˈtʃɛs.bɔːrd/
Definition
A board used for playing chess, typically marked with alternating dark and light squares.
Examples
- The chessboard features 64 squares in an 8×8 grid.
- He set up the chessboard for a game against his friend.
- After every match, they would carefully pack away the chess pieces and the chessboard.
Meaning
The chessboard is the playing surface for the game of chess, where players move pieces strategically to checkmate the opponent’s king.
Synonyms
- Game board
- Chess set
- Board game
