Monarchs, chess pieces and NY borough (6)

I believe the answer is:

queens

(Other definitions for queens that I've seen before include "[COLLEGE] < Tennis club" , "Brooklyn's neighbour" , "Female monarchs" , "powerful men on board" , "Belfast university" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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