ChessWordNet Explorer

a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king

a game played on a specially designed board

the act of moving a chess piece

a board having 64 squares of two alternating colors

(chess) a chess pawn that is moved two squares can be captured by an opponent's pawn commanding the square that was passed

(chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value

(chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop

(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king