I desire more than a chess partner; I desire escape from this place—what man wouldn't?

She and the lieutenant had become occasional three-dimensional chess partners.

One prisoner who was serving a life sentence for murder became Pawlowski's chess partner.

And I doubt that the girl was one of his chess partners.

It's like two old chess partners; after playing against one another so long, they become familiar with all the moves.

It will be hard to find another chess partner.

Charles referred to Willie Nelson as "my chess partner" in a 1991 concert.

Spock turned back to his chess partner.

He had been his collaborator in matters of history; also his chess partner, and perhaps his sole personal friend.

I'm afraid you'll have to find yourself a new chess partner, Mr. Spock.