Definitions

1. noun

a strategy board game between two players with 16 pieces: a king, a queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns.

“She played chess with her friend every weekend.”

2. verb

to use a strategic board game in order to outmaneuver an opponent.

“The coach taught the team how to chess with their opponents in the upcoming tournament.”

3. verb

to challenge or defeat someone in a game or competition.

“He chessed his opponent in the championship match.”