noun

chessboard

noun

The square board of 64 alternating light and dark squares used to play chess.

"The pieces were carved from marble and stood ready on the chessboard."

How to Use Chessboard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe eight-by-eight checkered board that chess is played on.

chessboards plural

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The pieces were carved from marble and stood ready on the _____.

A straightforward combination of "chess" and "board."

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