Illustration of chess
- chessboard with chess pieces arranged as at the beginning of a game
: a game for 2 players each of whom moves 16 pieces according to fixed rules across a checkerboard and tries to checkmate the opponent's king
1
: a weedy annual European bromegrass (Bromus secalinus) widely naturalized in North America as a weed especially in grain
2
: any of several weedy bromegrasses related to chess
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 10 July 2025
See drama unfold written by local talent, attend a Caribbean festival, read the graphic novels that informed the most recent Superman movie, go to a country/rock concert or learn how to play chess.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025
Through these efforts, Mr. Eade is enhancing access to chess.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 July 2025
The software will then decode and translate the neural data into actions, such as moving a cursor or a chess piece on a computer screen, playing video games and even using design software.
—Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
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Noun
He’s been a dynamic chess piece who has played every position except for catcher in the major leagues.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 10 July 2025
See drama unfold written by local talent, attend a Caribbean festival, read the graphic novels that informed the most recent Superman movie, go to a country/rock concert or learn how to play chess.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025
Through these efforts, Mr. Eade is enhancing access to chess.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 July 2025
The software will then decode and translate the neural data into actions, such as moving a cursor or a chess piece on a computer screen, playing video games and even using design software.
—Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
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“Chess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chess. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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