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Generations battle using knights and queens half their height on a massive chessboard, and families with young kids unwind at the pool overlooking the Illinois River valley.—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 Loads of the characters had been scattered across the global chessboard.—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026 The chessboard ultimately offers four different modes.—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026 With a smoke-friendly balcony, chessboards, and comfortable seating, conversations here often stretch into the evening.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chessboard