check·er·board 
/ˈtʃɛkɚˌboɚd/ noun
plural check·er·boards /ˈtʃɛkɚˌboɚd/ noun [count] US 1 : a board that is marked with squares of two different colors (such as white and black) and that is used in various games (such as checkers) —called also (Brit) draughtboard 2 : something that has a pattern or arrangement of squares that looks like a checkerboard
▪ The fields formed a checkerboard of light and dark squares. ▪ a checkerboard pattern
▪ The fields formed a checkerboard of light and dark squares. ▪ a checkerboard pattern
