chess game
das Schachspiel, die Schachspiele
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chess game
A board game for two people in which different pieces are moved according to fixed rules. The aim is to attack the opponent's king so that it can no longer escape the attack.
Beim Schachspiel sind Konzentration und vorausschauendes Denken wichtig.
Concentration and forward thinking are important when playing chess.
chess set
A complete set consisting of a chessboard and the corresponding pieces.
Zum Geburtstag bekam sie ein Schachspiel aus Holz.
She received a wooden chess set for her birthday.
game of chess
A single game of chess between two people.
Nach drei Stunden endete das Schachspiel mit einem Unentschieden.
After three hours, the game of chess ended in a draw.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schachspiele |
| genitive | des Schachspiels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Schachspiel | die Schachspiele |
| accusative | das Schachspiel | die Schachspiele |
| dative | dem Schachspiel | den Schachspielen |
| genitive | des Schachspiels des Schachspieles | der Schachspiele |
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'Schachspiel' (chess game) is made up of 'Schach' (chess) and 'Spiel' (game). The word therefore refers to the game of chess and, depending on the context, can also mean the actual chess set or a single game.
Das Schachspiel steht schon auf dem Tisch.
The chess set is already on the table.
Words such as 'aus Holz' (made of wood), 'kaufen' (to buy), or 'schenken' (to give as a gift) usually indicate a 'Schachspiel' (chess set) consisting of a board and pieces. Verbs such as 'beginnen' (to begin), 'enden' (to end), or 'gewinnen' (to win) usually refer to the course of the game.
Im Kaufhaus haben wir ein Schachspiel für die Kinder gekauft.
We bought a chess set for the children at the department store.
Das Schachspiel begann erst kurz vor Mitternacht.
The game of chess did not begin until shortly before midnight.
For 'Schachspiel' (chess game) as a board game, typical phrases include 'beim Schachspiel konzentriert bleiben' (to stay focused while playing chess), 'das Schachspiel lernen' (to learn chess), and 'sich für das Schachspiel begeistern' (to become enthusiastic about chess).
Beim Schachspiel muss man mehrere Züge vorausdenken.
When playing chess, you have to think several moves ahead.
When 'Schachspiel' refers to a single game, it frequently occurs with verbs such as 'beginnen' (to begin), 'beenden' (to finish), 'gewinnen' (to win), or 'mit einem Unentschieden enden' (to end in a draw).
Die beiden Spieler beendeten das Schachspiel nach vielen spannenden Zügen.
The two players finished the game of chess after many exciting moves.
