Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Deutsch term or phrase:
Gartenschach
Englisch translation:
outdoor chess
Added to glossary by
Robin Ward
Apr 15, 2004 12:39
20 yrs ago
Deutsch term
Deutschland
Look no further than here!
Native in: Englisch 
Works in: Deutsch > Englisch, Französisch > Englisch, Spanisch > Englisch, and 4 more.
Gartenschach
Deutsch > Englisch
Sonstige
Sport/Fitness/Erholung
Chess
Is this referred to in English simply as "garden chess"?
And what is it - is it a designated area of one's garden divided into 64 squares for the purpose of being moved upon by overdimensional chessmen such as the big plastic ones one sometimes sees at seaside resorts?
(Is offered by a so-called "Schachversand").
And what is it - is it a designated area of one's garden divided into 64 squares for the purpose of being moved upon by overdimensional chessmen such as the big plastic ones one sometimes sees at seaside resorts?
(Is offered by a so-called "Schachversand").
Proposed translations
(Englisch)
| 3 +3 | outdoor chess |
Kim Metzger
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| 4 +2 | garden chess |
Rowan Morrell
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| 4 | outdoor chess |
Kallen6
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| 3 | Garden chess |
Agius Language & Translation
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Proposed translations
+3
8 Min.
Kim Metzger
Mexiko
Mexiko
Native in Englisch
Mexiko
Committed to Quality and Service
Native in: Englisch (Variant: US) 
Works in: Deutsch > Englisch
Related KudoZ points
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124
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outdoor chess
I think Gartenschach implies any chess game played outdoors with giant chess pieces. You can buy large individual squares and set up the game anywhere outdoors.
http://schachhaus-maedler.de/shop/c26.html
http://www.kwchessclub.com/outdoor.html
http://schachhaus-maedler.de/shop/c26.html
http://www.kwchessclub.com/outdoor.html
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Yes, it sounds like this, rather than simply "garden chess". Thanks."
+2
6 Min.
Rowan Morrell
Neuseeland
Neuseeland
Native in Englisch
Neuseeland
Committed to the Customer
Native in: Englisch (Variant: New Zealand)
Works in: Französisch > Englisch, Deutsch > Englisch, Spanisch > Englisch
garden chess
Indeed, it seems there is such a thing as garden chess - check (no pun intended) this site for example!
Reference:
Peer comment(s):
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Agius Language & Translation
: Beat me to it, Rowan!
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Well, this time, anyway. Thanks ALS.
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Steffen Walter
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Thanks Steffen.
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6 Min.
Agius Language & Translation
Vereinigtes Königreich
Vereinigtes Königreich
Native in Englisch
Vereinigtes Königreich
Native in: Englisch
Works in: Französisch > Englisch, Deutsch > Englisch, Spanisch > Englisch, and 23 more.
Garden chess
I think you are right. Just like the ones you see in public gardens, parks etc.
Reference:
19 Min.
outdoor chess
When you purchase a "garden chess" set at a UK store, it is referred to as "outdoor chess".
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Note added at 21 mins (2004-04-15 13:00:40 GMT)
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Being offered by a \"Versand\" I would suggest this was a set in this case.
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Note added at 21 mins (2004-04-15 13:00:40 GMT)
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Being offered by a \"Versand\" I would suggest this was a set in this case.
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