Learning language
Translation language
noun · A2 · often · UK/US

шахматы

chess

Meaning of шахматы

strategy board game

Learn шахматы with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
A2often

шахматы fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
Russian[ʂɐˈxmatɨ]
Russianчес
chess
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

шахматы with English translation

шахматы usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

He carries his chess set to the café and plays between classes.

Он носит набор для шахмат в кафе и играет между занятиями.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

They started a weekly chess club at the library for beginners.

Они открыли еженедельный шахматный кружок в библиотеке для начинающих.

Learn by topic

шахматы belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

шахматыchess
душshower
лифтelevator
полотенцеtowel
телевизорTV
видview
завтракbreakfast

шахматы synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between шахматы / классические шахматы / блиц / рапид / шахматы Фишера (Шахматы-960) / онлайн-шахматы

🇷🇺Russian
шахматы

The main game itself; the general term for chess.

A2Very Often

I like to play chess in the evenings.

Я люблю играть в шахматы по вечерам.

К
🇷🇺Russian
классические шахматы

Standard chess played by normal rules, as opposed to fast or variant forms.

A2Often

The tournament is played with classical chess.

В турнире играют в классические шахматы.

Б
🇷🇺Russian
блиц

A very fast chess game with very little time per move.

A2Often

After work, he likes to play blitz.

После работы он любит играть в блиц.

Р
🇷🇺Russian
рапид

A fast chess format with limited but not extremely short time control.

A2Often

On the website, I play rapid more than classical chess.

На сайте я больше играю в рапид, чем в классику.

Ш
🇷🇺Russian
шахматы Фишера (Шахматы-960)

A chess variant with a random starting position; not standard chess.

A2Rarely

He prefers Chess960 to standard chess.

Он предпочитает шахматы Фишера обычным шахматам.

О
🇷🇺Russian
онлайн-шахматы

Chess played over the internet.

A2Very Often

In the evening I play online chess with friends.

Вечером я играю в онлайн-шахматы с друзьями.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for шахматы

How to pronounce шахматы and what this word means

шахматы translation: chess. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce шахматы

[ʂɐˈxmatɨ]

шахматы translation

chess

шахматы examples

He carries his chess set to the café and plays between classes.

шахматы transcription

[ʂɐˈxmatɨ], чес

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

шахматы meaning: what does it mean?

стратегическая игра на доске между двумя противниками

шахматы pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

шахматы is pronounced as [ʂɐˈxmatɨ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

шахматы definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He carries his chess set to the café and plays between classes. Translation: Он носит набор для шахмат в кафе и играет между занятиями.

Is шахматы part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, шахматы (chess) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is шахматы part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, шахматы (chess) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn шахматы in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.

шахматы means chess: pronunciation and examples | ZapomniEnglish