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Outside, sculptural plantings punctuate the formal gardens, while other highlights include an outdoor kitchen equipped with Wolf grills, a tennis court, an oversized chessboard, and a three-car garage.—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 May 2026 Hiring an attorney who is more commonly aligned against big companies prompted at least one observer to postulate that Paramount could be angling to remove a big name from the legal chessboard to prevent him from joining the other side, in the vein of TV mob boss Tony Soprano.—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 Sam Levinson has taken one piece off the chessboard ahead of the big finale.—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 May 2026 Both of these artworks are reproduced in the Broad exhibit for newer visitors to experience, along with a chessboard where all the pieces are painted white.—Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for chessboard