over the board

A form of over-the-board — Taking place in person with players facing each other across the chessboard, as opposed to correspondence games, online tournaments, etc.

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Meanings

adjectiveover the board (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative form of over-the-board.
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APA

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Chicago

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