noun as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

serious chess, rigorous chess

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Example:The chess match between grandmasters was a display of serious chess, with no room for whimsy or silliness.

Definition:The traditional and formally structured game of chess, played with traditional rules without any additions or modifications.

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Example:The tournament required rigorous chess to be played, with any deviation from the standard rules resulting in penalties.

Definition:A chess game played with strict adherence to the rules and without any deviation or playful elements.

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