Checkers on board with those making plans (11)

I believe the answer is:

draughtsmen

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'those making plans' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'checkers on board' is the wordplay.
'checkers' becomes 'men' (I've seen this in another clue).
'on' says to put letters next to each other.
'board' becomes 'draughts' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'men' after 'draughts' is 'DRAUGHTSMEN'.

'with' is the link.

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