English–German
“chess” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃax/
Example
Die Regeln des Schachs sind einfach.
The rules of chess are simple.
How to say “chess” in German
“Chess” in German is Schach.
A tense contest of pieces and plans centered on the moment an attacked king must respond.
Example sentences with Schach
Der Turm gab dem König Schach.
The rook checked the king.
Tips for using Schach
- Schach is a neuter noun, and its genitive appears as "des Schachs" in formal standard usage.