Chess Olympiad Word Search
A free Chess Olympiad word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its format, its trophy, and the traditions around it, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: OLYMPIAD, FIDE, ROUND, SWISS, OPEN, WOMEN, RESERVE, CAPTAIN, ARBITER, MATCH, BOARD, VENUE.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Chess Olympiad word list, defined
- OLYMPIAD /ɒlˈɪmpɪæd/ · noun
- An international athletic competition in which athletes from different countries compete in a variety of sports, held every four years. Related: Games, Championships, Tournament, Competition.
- ROUND /raʊnd/ · adjective, verb, noun
- Having a circular shape or form; curved or bent. To move in a circular motion or to make something circular. Related: circular, curved, bent, oval.
- SWISS /swɪs/ · adjective
- Relating to Switzerland or its people, or made in Switzerland, especially of high quality. Related: Swiss-made, Alpine, European, Luxurious.
- OPEN /ɒpən/ · adjective, verb, noun
- Not closed or shut; accessible to the air or to view. To make something accessible or available. Related: accessible, available, unlocked, ajar.
- WOMEN /wʊmɛn/ · noun
- Adult human females, or a female human being. Women are often characterized by their reproductive and social roles. Related: girls, ladies, females, womenfolk.
- RESERVE /rɛzərv/ · noun, verb
- A resource or supply set aside for future use, or the act of keeping something back or in reserve. A feeling of calmness and composure, especially in difficult or trying circumstances. Related: conservation, retention, storage, hoarding.
- CAPTAIN /ˈkæptɪn/ · noun, verb
- The person in command of a ship, aircraft, or sports team; more broadly, a leader or chief of any group. As a verb, to captain means to lead or command such a group. Related: skipper, commander, leader, chief.
- ARBITER /ˈɑːrbɪtər/ · noun
- A person with the power or authority to judge, decide, or settle a dispute; more broadly, anything regarded as the ultimate judge or standard in a matter. Related: judge, referee, umpire, adjudicator.
- MATCH /mætʃ/ · noun, verb
- A small stick of combustible material used to produce fire by friction, typically made of wood, paper, or a similar material. To be equal or corresponding in size, amount, or degree. Related: spark, ember, flame, ignite.
- BOARD /bɔːrd/ (US); /bɔːd/ (UK) · noun, verb
- As a noun, a long flat thin piece of material such as wood, or a committee that directs an organization. As a verb, to get on or into a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle. Related: plank, panel, committee, council.
- VENUE /vɛnuː/ · noun
- A place where an event or activity is held; a location or building used for a particular purpose, such as a concert hall or a sports stadium. Related: location, site, spot, place.
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