These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'chess.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. 2023 In the middle of an argument, Sharon hints that their relationship, too, had initially been a chess move on Lydia’s part, that marrying the first violinist-who also happens to be a native German speaker-was perhaps a way for Lydia to assert her authority over the orchestra. 2023 Ciamarra, himself, is an international chess master who wrote a 2014 article on AL.com discussing the positive effects the game has on preventing Alzheimer’s.
Manuel Canales, Washington Post, 27 Mar. We asked Maryam Ekhtiar, our colleague in the Department of Islamic Art, to tell us about the history of chess in Iran, her native land. 2023 When gunfire broke out at Parkland, Peter was in study hall, playing chess with a friend. Maryam Ekhtiar, Patti Cadby Birch Curator, Department of Islamic Art.
#CHECKMATE MEANING FREE#
Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. Derived from the game of chess checkmate is an offensive position in which the loser cannot move his/her king out of 'check' (ie: imminent defeat). 2023 Several students from Detroit Renaissance High School have been named national chess champions after a tournament in Washington, D.C., last weekend. Although synonymous with 'unbeatable', it can be used metaphorically to refer to anything you hold in high esteem. 2023 Magnus Carlsen, arguably the greatest chess player of all time, had parents who got it right. David Sharp, The Christian Science Monitor, In the Orioles’ clubhouse before Saturday’s matchup with the Detroit Tigers, Cedric Mullins took on fellow outfielder Ryan McKenna in a game of chess.
IEEE Spectrum, Lessons from the chess board often carry into life. Noun That was supposed to be the end of humans playing chess.
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