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I don't know how many calories an average chess player burns per game, but it often exceeds that of a player in ball games. It is not only the chess as such: You need to be fit and undergo complicated preparation.
Viswanathan Anand

Meaning of "chess" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHESS

From Old French esches, plural of eschec check (at chess).
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CHESS

chess  [tʃɛs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHESS

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Chess is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Chess

Chess is a two-player strategy board game played on a chessboard, a checkered gameboard with 64 squares arranged in an eight-by-eight grid. It is one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide in homes, parks, clubs, online, by correspondence, and in tournaments. Each player begins the game with 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. Each of the six piece types moves differently. Pieces are used to attack and capture the opponent's pieces, with the objective to 'checkmate' the opponent's king by placing it under an inescapable threat of capture. In addition to checkmate, the game can be won by the voluntary resignation of the opponent, which typically occurs when too much material is lost, or if checkmate appears unavoidable. A game may also result in a draw in several ways, where neither player wins. The course of the game is divided into three phases: opening, middlegame, and endgame. The first official World Chess Champion, Wilhelm Steinitz, claimed his title in 1886; the current World Champion is Norwegian chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen.

Definition of chess in the English dictionary

The definition of chess in the dictionary is a game of skill for two players using a chessboard on which chessmen are moved. Initially each player has one king, one queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights, and eight pawns, which have different types of moves according to kind. The object is to checkmate the opponent's king.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHESS


richesse
ˈrɪtʃɛs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHESS

chesil
chess club
chess set
chessboard
chessboxing
chessel
chessman
chessmen
chesspiece
chessplayer
chessylite
chest
chest cold
chest compression
chest expander
chest freezer
chest infection
chest measurement
chest of drawers
chest of viols

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHESS

archduchess
duchess
grand duchess
in the wilderness
less
lightning chess
much less
philosophess
press
princess
process
progress
rapid transit chess
speed chess
stainless
stress
success
unless
wellness
wireless

Synonyms and antonyms of chess in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «chess» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHESS

Find out the translation of chess to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of chess from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «chess» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

国际象棋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ajedrez
570 millions of speakers

English

chess
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शतरंज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شِطْرَنْـج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шахматы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

xadrez
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দাবা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

échecs
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Catur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schachspiel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

チェス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

체스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Catur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cờ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சதுரங்கம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बुद्धीबळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

satranç
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scacchi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szachy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шахи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

șah
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σκάκι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skaak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

schack
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sjakk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chess

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHESS»

The term «chess» is very widely used and occupies the 11.866 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about chess

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10 QUOTES WITH «CHESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word chess.
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Alexander Alekhine
Chess for me is not a game, but an art. Yes, and I take upon myself all those responsibilities which an art imposes on its adherents.
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Alexander Alekhine
Chess is not only knowledge and logic.
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Viswanathan Anand
I attend to my fitness. I go the gym every day and try to maintain my physical fitness; without that, it is tough to take challenges on the chess board.
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Viswanathan Anand
I don't know how many calories an average chess player burns per game, but it often exceeds that of a player in ball games. It is not only the chess as such: You need to be fit and undergo complicated preparation.
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Viswanathan Anand
In chess, knowledge is a very transient thing. It changes so fast that even a single mouse-slip sometimes changes the evaluation.
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Maurice Ashley
I see myself more as an ambassador of the game. And I hope to bring chess to a higher level in the United States. Making bigger tournaments, more interesting events. Making it a respectable profession for young people to be able to pursue in the future.
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Michael Birch
When I was a kid, I really liked playing chess, which is pretty geeky; I just enjoyed it - thinking, exercising my mind. And I found computers to be like an eight-hour day chess game.
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Charles Buxton
In life, as in chess, forethought wins.
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Henry James Byron
Life's too short for chess.
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Henry James Byron
Life's to short for chess.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHESS»

Discover the use of chess in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chess and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Complete Book of Chess Strategy: Grandmaster Techniques ...
This book makes that dream a reality. This comprehensive guide in dictionary form, the first of its kind, makes all aspects of chess strategy quick, easy, and painlessly accessible to players of all degrees of strength.
Jeremy Silman, 1998
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The Kids' Book of Chess
Traces the history of chess, describes the pieces and how they move, and discusses the strategy of the game.
Harvey Kidder, 1990
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The Complete Chess Course
An authoritative guide illustrates the basic techniques of chess play as well as the tactical stategy of professional games
Fred Reinfeld, 1959
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Chess
Easy steps to grandmaster greatness – now in paperbackFrom the opening move to checkmate, this step-by-step guide will help your child play chess like a champion.
Claire Summerscale, 2008
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Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations, and Games
Presents a collection of instructional situations and chess moves.
László Polgár, 2013
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101 Questions on How to Play Chess
Easy-to-follow, question-and-answer format explains the most basic rules and essentials of play, but also offers advice on opening, combinations, middle- and end-game strategies, notation, castling, and other topics. Over 100 diagrams.
Fred Wilson, 1994
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A World Champion's Guide to Chess: Step-by-Step Instructions ...
Learn to Win at Chess from World Champion Susan Polgar Susan Polgar, 4-time World Chess Champion, became a living legend by following the methods taught by her father, Laszlo Polgar, the famous Hungarian chess coach.
Zsuzsa Polgar, Zsuzsa Polgár, Hoainhan Truong, 2005
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Understanding Chess Move by Move
John Nunn is one of the most highly regarded chess writers in the world.
John Nunn, 2001
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100 Soviet Chess Miniatures
Tactics, audacity, and speed are the hallmarks of miniature chess ? games played in 25 moves or less. Learn from 100 games played by Soviet chess masters. 99 chess diagrams.
P. H. Clarke, 1999
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Advanced Chess Problems and How to Solve Them
An illustrated guide to solving some of the world's toughest chess problems.
B. P. Barnes, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chess is used in the context of the following news items.
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OK Chess Champion, 12, Isn't Finished Competing
MIDWEST CITY, Oklahoma -. Oklahoma is home to one of the best chess players in the world and he's not even close to being old enough to ... «news9.com KWTV, Jul 15»
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Xhosa chess terminology created
CAPE TOWN – IsiXhosa-speaking chess players in South Africa can now boast their own terminology book for the game, a first in the country. «Eyewitness News, Jul 15»
3
Illinois residents pawns in a giant state chess game
The mighty struggle underway over the Illinois state budget is eerily similar to the game of chess. The comparison is both apt and sad. «Suburban Life Publications, Jul 15»
4
Iran chess grandmaster crested in World Open
Iranian chess grandmaster Ehsan Ghaem Maghami has put on an impressive display of skill and stood on top of the podium at the 43rd Annual ... «Press TV, Jul 15»
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The Canadian Youth Chess Championship in pictures
The Canadian Youth Chess Championship is under way in Windsor. It's been called by organizers the most distinguished youth chess ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
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Sponsored Game Review: Chess Knight
Chess Knight is an Android game that Chess players, as well as those looking for a change of pace, should enjoy. The premise is simple; you ... «Android Headlines - Android News, Jul 15»
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A hotbed of chess, Windsor hosts Canadian championship
This week Windsor is hosting the Canadian Youth Chess Championship which has attracted players from across Canada. The tournament ... «Windsor Star, Jul 15»
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Palmerston North hosts chess masters for the first time
Nelson's Benjamin Nylund, 11, competes in the North Island Chess Championships is held for the first time in Palmerston North at Palmerston ... «Manawatu Standard, Jul 15»
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Young masters vie for championship in St. Louis Chess Club
Luke and his friends are national or international chess masters, and some have won world championships. They're in St. Louis for the 2015 ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
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Surat Udit, Apeksha finish on top in Gujarat State Chess Selection
AHMEDABAD: Udit Kamdar and Apeksha Kyati Tigga finished on top in the boys and girls sections respectively in the U-19 Gujarat State ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Chess [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/chess>. Apr 2024 ».
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