chess 
/ˈtʃɛs/ noun
/ˈtʃɛs/ noun [noncount] : a game for two players in which each player moves 16 pieces across a board and tries to place the opponent's king in a position from which it cannot escape
▪ We played (a game of) chess. — often used before another noun ▪ a chess player/champion ▪ a chess match/tournament
▪ We played (a game of) chess. — often used before another noun ▪ a chess player/champion ▪ a chess match/tournament
