ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Chessboard

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Chessboard is a noun meaning (topology) A mathematical construction based on this pattern of squares.

Meaning

(topology) A mathematical construction based on this pattern of squares.

More Meanings

  1. (chess) The square board used in the game of chess, subdivided into eight rows of eight squares each, the squares in each row and column being of alternating colours.

Example Sentences

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.

Word Forms

Synonyms for chessboard

Depending on context, synonyms include checkerboard.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include checkerboard, chess, arena, dashboard, scene, game.

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