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fairy chess

Noun CEFR B2
ˈfɛːrɪˌtʃɛs

Definitions

  1. A chess variant: chess with unusual rules or pieces.
  2. Synonym of fairy problem: an unusual chess problem.

Examples

Chess with alternative rules is called fairy chess; a notable science fiction example is the 3-D game played in episodes of Star Trek.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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