Meanings
nounover-the-board (uncountable)
alternative over the board
- uncountableboard gamesTaking place in person with players facing each other across the chessboard, as opposed to correspondence games, online tournaments, etc.
It is extremely difficult to prove cheating in over-the-board chess and there is no evidence of wrongdoing on Niemann’s part at the event.
2022 September 7, Sean Ingle, “Magnus Carlsen leaves Sinquefield Cup amid Niemann chess ‘cheating’ furore”, in The GuardianSynonyms: OTB
Synonyms & antonyms
nounTaking place in person with players facing each other across the chessboard, as opposed to correspondence games, online tournaments, etc.
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