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chess

Pronunciation: [tʃɛs]

Word

Learn how to use chess in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) a board game played between two players. Each player moves pieces on an 8x8 square board to try to capture the opponent's king. It is a game of strategy and skill.

Example

I love playing chess with my grandpa on Sunday afternoons.

Example

She doesn't enjoy chess and prefers playing checkers instead.

Example

Do you want to learn how to play chess?

Context: “competition”

(noun) a type of competition where players or teams play chess against each other to see who is the best. This can be a formal event or just among friends.

Example

He won first place in the chess tournament at school.

Example

They didn't participate in the chess competition this year.

Example

Are you going to enter the chess championship next month?

How to pronounce chess

Pronunciation: [tʃɛs]

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