chessboard

noun

chess·board | \ ˈches-ˌbȯrd

Definition of chessboard

: a checkerboard used in the game of chess

Examples of chessboard in a Sentence

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But recall the legend of the rice and the chessboard: In one version, a king captivated by the game of chess told the sage who invented it to name his reward. — Jo Craven Mcginty, WSJ, "Six Feet, 48 Hours, 10 Days: How to Avoid Flu," 4 Jan. 2019 The King on the court was the queen on the chessboard, a centerpiece around whom the NBA’s roster-building game revolved. — Ben Golliver, SI.com, "Paul George’s Quick Decision Begs Question: Are LeBron’s Best Recruiting Days Behind Him?," 1 July 2018 Inside, members of his team work in tandem, like pieces on a chessboard: Scientists in white lab coats and chefs in black aprons, conjuring up recipes for more healthful foods, beverages, and snacks. — Janelle Nanos, BostonGlobe.com, "Can Adam Melonas cook up a food revolution from his secretive Fenway lab?," 27 June 2018 With garden furniture and chessboard-style paths, the space is positively Alice in Wonderlandesque. — Katarina Kovac, Vogue, "Where to Go in Croatia’s Capital City of Zagreb," 11 July 2018 There's also Croatia; the players sport a red and white chessboard on their chests. — Steve Almasy, CNN, "Who should you root for in the World Cup when your country isn't even in it," 13 June 2018 Meanwhile, Disney CEO Bob Iger doesn’t want to close out his career by losing the shiniest piece on the chessboard. — Elizabeth Winkler, WSJ, "Bidding for Fox Will Get Serious After Court Ruling," 10 June 2018 In proper summer camp fashion, a myriad of games awaits—including ping pong, corn hole, and a life-sized chessboard on the patio—plus, of course, fireside s’mores. — Marie Salcido, Sunset, "Meet the Luxury Adult Summer Camp of Our Dreams," 22 Jan. 2018 And for those of you who think this pic isn't Malik, his chessboard tattoo doesn't lie. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik Were Cuddling Last Night, ICYMI," 6 June 2018

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