Board game "played" in this puzzle (5)

I believe the answer is:

chess

(Other definitions for chess that I've seen before include "A game of skill" , "activity aimed at downfall of a king" , "Pieces moved in this" , "Game with kings and queens" , "Game involving mates" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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