chessboard

/ˈtʃɛsˌbɔrd/
noun
  1. A square board divided into 64 alternating light and dark squares, used for playing chess.
    • She stared at the chessboard, planning her next move carefully.
    • The chessboard was made of marble and looked elegant on the table.
    • He set up the chessboard and arranged all the pieces before the game began.
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