chessman Definition
a playing piece used in the game of chess.
Using chessman: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chessman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He moved his knight, one of the most versatile chessmen on the board.
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The chessman was carved from ivory and had intricate details.
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Each player starts with sixteen chessmen: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns.
chessman Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for chessman
- chess piece
- game piece
Phrases with chessman
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He sacrificed his bishop to gain control of the center of the board.
to move a pawn to the opponent's side of the board and exchange it for a more powerful chessman
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She promoted her pawn to a queen, giving her a significant advantage over her opponent.
to move the king two squares towards a rook on the player's first rank, then move the rook to the square over which the king crossed
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He castled his king to safety, protecting it from potential attacks.
Summary: chessman in Brief
A 'chessman' [ˈtʃɛsmən] is a playing piece used in the game of chess. The game starts with each player having sixteen chessmen, including a king, queen, rooks, knights, bishops, and pawns. Players can sacrifice a chessman, promote a pawn, or castle a king to gain strategic advantages. 'Chessman' is a formal term synonymous with 'chess piece.'
