Chess Word Search
11 words · 12×12 grid
How to play: click (or tap) the first letter, drag to the last letter, then release. Words go in any direction, including backwards. Or download the PDF to solve on paper.
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Chess gives each player sixteen pieces and no hidden information, so everything rests on planning. The pawn is the smallest piece, while the queen is the most powerful, and the knight is the only one that jumps. Players learn an opening by heart, and some offer a gambit, giving away material for position. Castling tucks the king behind a rook. A game ends in checkmate, or in a stalemate where no legal move remains. This word puzzle gathers eleven of them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between checkmate and stalemate in this chess word search?
CHECKMATE means the king is attacked and cannot escape, ending the game. STALEMATE means the player has no legal move but is not in check, so it is a draw.
What is a gambit?
A GAMBIT is an OPENING where a player deliberately offers a PAWN or piece early, trading material for faster development or better position.
