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Chess

CHESS1 syllable
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Refers to the strategic board game. (English)

What does Chess mean?

English: Refers to the strategic board game.. Chess is a term for the strategic board game played between two players, often used as a name for its strategic connotations.

Is Chess a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Chess in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Chess in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Chess suit?

Modern
Funny

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Chess!

The other pups are wondering if Chess will strategize a game of fetch or just sit back and let everyone else bring the ball back!

Like Chess? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.