1. a square board with 64 alternating light and dark squares used for playing chess

Examples

• She set up the chess pieces on the chessboard.
• The chessboard has eight rows and eight columns.
• He studied the chessboard carefully before making his move.
• The wooden chessboard was beautifully carved.
• Each square on the chessboard alternates between black and white.
• The tournament used electronic chessboards to record moves.