checkerboard

Noun
  1. A board having 64 squares of two alternating colors (synset 103015175)
    is a type of: board, gameboard - a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games
    subtypes: chess board, chessboard - a checkerboard used to play chess
    has:
    • square - any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles
    • diagonal - an oblique line of squares of the same color on a checkerboard
    is a part of:
    • checkers, draughts - a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
    • chess, chess game - a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king
    same as: checker board

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