Is there a term for the sides in chess?

Question

Is there a term for the sides in chess?

Answer 1

Yes, they're called the "rails".

Answer 2

no. since i am the first one that gave you the CORRECT answer i would like 10 points

Answer 3

David is correct. See the entries for 'White' and 'Black' in Wikipedia's chess terminology page.

The official position is described in the FIDE regulations.

Answer 4

Only white and black.

It doesn't necessarily have to be white and black, the lighter color is white and the darker color is black.

Answer 5

Offense(white) and defense(black.)

Answer 6

From the players perspective;

The vertical columns of squares are called 'ranks'

The horizontal columns are called 'files'

The diagnol portions of the board are called 'diagnols'

As for the sides, I can't say I've heard of a one word term for them. There are terms for each rank, (A-H), and each file, (1-8) but no term for each side.

Answer 7

Nope, i usually just go with my side and your side,  :)