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American record label (1950–1975)
Chess Records was an American record company established in 1950 in Chicago, specializing in blues and rhythm and blues. It was the successor to Aristocrat
Chess_Records
The world records in chess listed here are achieved in organized tournament, match, or simultaneous exhibition play. This article uses algebraic notation
List of world records in chess
List_of_world_records_in_chess
Polish-American record executive (1917–1969)
Samuel Chess (born Lejzor Szmuel Czyż; March 12, 1917 – October 16, 1969) was a Polish-American record company executive and the founder of Chess Records alongside
Leonard_Chess
2008 musical biographical film
Chicago-based record-company executive Leonard Chess, and a few of the musicians who recorded for Chess Records. The film stars Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess, Jeffrey
Cadillac_Records
American record producer (born 1942)
Marshall Chess (born March 13, 1942) is an American record producer, the son of Leonard Chess who co-founded Chess Records. Marshall worked for sixteen
Marshall_Chess
American record label
Cadet Records was an American record label that began as Argo Records in 1955 as the jazz subsidiary of Chess Records. Argo changed its name in 1965 to
Cadet_Records
American record executive (1921–2016)
Philip Chess (born Fiszel Czyż; March 27, 1921 – October 18, 2016) was a Polish-born American record company executive, the founder of Chess Records alongside
Phil_Chess
Chess variant
A History of Chess recorded another type of unseen chess: two Central Asian horsemen riding side by side playing chess by calling chess moves to each
Blindfold_chess
American R&B singer and record producer (1929–2010)
Fuqua left the Moonglows when Leonard Chess suggested that he join Anna Records in Detroit. At Anna Records, Fuqua began working with Anna Gordy, Billy
Harvey_Fuqua
Record label formed by English rock band the Rolling Stones
contract with Decca Records expired. The label was initially headed by Marshall Chess, the son of Chess Records founder Leonard Chess. It was first distributed
Rolling_Stones_Records
American record label
Argo Records was a record label in Chicago that was established in 1955 as a division of Chess Records. Originally the label was called Marterry, but
Argo_Records
American Chicago blues musician (1924–1997)
released by Chess Records, but he stayed in Waters's band until 1954. In the mid-1950s he had several successful records released by Chess, most of them
Jimmy_Rogers
2024 chess tournament in Budapest, Hungary
The 45th Chess Olympiad (Hungarian: 45. sakkolimpiát) was an international team chess event organised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in
45th_Chess_Olympiad
American R&B singer (1935–2024)
She recorded the song with her husband, Pee Wee Kingsley. Soon thereafter their marriage ended. DeSanto moved to Chicago and signed with Chess Records in
Sugar_Pie_DeSanto
recorded for Leonard Chess and Aristocrat issued Waters's first single in 1947. In 1950, Chess bought out his label partners and formed Chess Records
Muddy_Waters_discography
1957 studio album by Chuck Berry
album by rock and roll artist Chuck Berry, released in May 1957 by Chess Records. With the exception of two tracks, "Roly Poly" and "Berry Pickin'",
After_School_Session
1970 studio album by Willie Dixon
songs written by Dixon and originally performed by other artists for Chess Records. Four of the nine songs on I Am the Blues – "Back Door Man", "Spoonful"
I_Am_the_Blues
American chess grandmaster and streamer (born 1987)
American chess grandmaster, internet personality, five-time U.S. Chess Champion, and the 2022 World Fischer Random Chess Champion. A chess prodigy, he
Hikaru_Nakamura
American drummer
1988) was an American blues drummer who worked with Little Walter and Chess Records in the 1950s. According to Tony Russell, Below was a creator of much
Fred_Below
This list of chess players is ordered by their peak FIDE rating, an implementation of the Elo rating introduced by FIDE in 1971. The cut-off value is
List of chess players by peak FIDE rating
List_of_chess_players_by_peak_FIDE_rating
Traditional board game for two players
Chess is a board game for two players, played on a square board consisting of 64 squares arranged in an 8×8 grid. The players, referred to as "White"
Chess
Song recorded by Chuck Berry in 1955
Leonard Chess in hope of landing a recording contract with Chess Records. Although it seemed like a good fit with the record company's blues roster, Chess was
Wee_Wee_Hours
Form of blues music indigenous to Chicago, Illinois
the Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin. Prominent record labels such as Vee-Jay Records and Chess Records helped promote and spread the style. The Chicago
Chicago_blues
American record label
Records is a defunct record label that was started in 1952 as a subsidiary of Chess Records in Chicago, Illinois. The label was founded by the Chess brothers
Checker_Records
American record label
Robinson and Joe Robinson licensed their Chess Records catalogue, which they attained through their All Platinum Records imprint, to several other companies;
Sugar Hill Records (hip-hop label)
Sugar_Hill_Records_(hip-hop_label)
Song first recorded by Muddy Waters in 1950
first Muddy Waters record released on Chess Records and the second overall for the label (previous releases were on Aristocrat Records). It did not reach
Rollin' Stone (Muddy Waters song)
Rollin'_Stone_(Muddy_Waters_song)
American music publisher
Jamar Chess is the son of Robin and Marshall Chess. His grandfather is Leonard Chess, who started Chess Records in Chicago in 1950. Chess Records was the
Jamar_Chess
Defunct American tape manufacturer
become the owner of several prominent U.S. record labels, including Chess Records and Janus Records. General Recorded Tape was founded in Sunnyvale, California
General_Recorded_Tape
American singer (1939–2017)
adopting jump suits similar to Presley's wardrobe. Cochran recorded an album for Chess Records titled Wayne Cochran! in 1967, which featured the blue-eyed
Wayne_Cochran
Defunct record label
songwriter for Chess Records shortly after Etta James released his co-composition, "All I Could Do Was Cry". List of record labels Motown Records Gordy family
Anna_Records
Young child with an aptitude for the game of chess
A chess prodigy is a young child who possesses an aptitude for chess that far exceeds what might be expected at their age. Their prodigious talent will
Chess_prodigy
American musician
Seas", Kapp Records, New York, New York, 1959 [1] "Strange Feelings", Kapp Records, New York, New York, 1959 "You Are Lonely", Chess Records, Chicago, Illinois
Jerry_Mason_(singer)
American R&B singer and pianist (1937–1970)
switched to Okeh Records and recorded "Billy's Heartache", backed by the Marquees, a D.C. area group which featured Marvin Gaye. Back at Chess in the early
Billy_Stewart
1955 single by Chuck Berry
Cadillac Coupe DeVille. It was released in July 1955 as a single by Chess Records, of Chicago, Illinois. Berry's first hit, "Maybellene" is considered
Maybellene
work was released mostly by London Records until 1960, then Pye Records until 1965, before being issued directly by Chess or Mercury. This resulted in a number
Chuck_Berry_discography
Song written by Willie Dixon and recorded by Howlin' Wolf
ISBN 0-375-42246-3. Shurman, Dick (1991). Howlin' Wolf: The Chess Box (Box set booklet). Howlin' Wolf. Chess/MCA Records. CHD3-9332. Krieger, Robby (2021). Set the Night
Back_Door_Man
American singer, saxophonist, and pioneer of rock and roll
Featuring Ike Turner (Chess/P-Vine Records) 1984: Sun Records: The Blues Years 1950–1956 (Sun Records) 1994: The Sue Records Story (EMI Records) 4-CD set 1991:
Jackie_Brenston
1958 studio album by Ahmad Jamal
recorded in September 1958 at the Spotlite Club in Washington, D.C. It was released in 1958 by Chess Records and, in 1994, re-released by GRP Records
Ahmad's_Blues
American record label (1947–1951)
Aristocrat to Chess Records. The Aristocrat brand was officially discontinued in January 1951. In three years, Aristocrat released 183 songs, and recorded 18 more
Aristocrat_Records
American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player (1910–1976)
Turner to record for producer Sam Phillips in Memphis. His first record "Moanin' at Midnight" (1951) led to a record deal with Chess Records in Chicago
Howlin'_Wolf
American blues musician (1915–1992)
Book by the Cover". These songs were written during the peak years of Chess Records, from 1950 to 1965, and were performed by Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf
Willie_Dixon
Cataloging of records by singer Etta James
singer for the Moonglows, James signed with Argo Records, a subsidiary of Chess Records. Producer Leonard Chess believed James had crossover potential in the
Etta_James_discography
1958 greatest hits album by Muddy Waters
of Muddy Waters is a greatest hits album by Muddy Waters released by Chess Records in April 1958. The twelve songs were originally issued as singles between
The_Best_of_Muddy_Waters
1964 single by Chuck Berry
Particular Place to Go" is a song by Chuck Berry, released as a single by Chess Records in May 1964 and released on the album St. Louis to Liverpool in November
No_Particular_Place_to_Go
2011 studio album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers
studios of Chess Records in Chicago. The album itself is a tribute to Chess Records. Recording of this album started sometime in 2011, Capitol Records approached
2120_South_Michigan_Ave.
1960 studio album by Etta James
soul artist Etta James. Released on Argo Records in November 1960, the album was produced by Phil and Leonard Chess. At Last! rose to no. 12 on the Billboard
At_Last!
Song written by Elmore James
shuffle featuring James' amplified slide guitar and vocal. He recorded it in 1960 for Chess Records, during a session that also produced "Talk to Me Baby" ("I
Madison_Blues
Blues standard written by Willie Dixon
most popular and identifiable songs and helped secure Dixon's role as Chess Records' chief songwriter. The song is a classic of Chicago blues and one of
Hoochie_Coochie_Man
American record executive (1933–2024)
number of high ranking roles at others such as GRT Records, Janus Records, Chess Records and Pye Records US. Schlachter is best known for his work nurturing
Marvin_Schlachter
1958 single by Chuck Berry
acoustic country blues". "Details For Recording Session: 12. 6. 1958 (CHESS Records)". The Chuck Berry Database. Retrieved 24 September 2026. "Chuck Berry
Beautiful_Delilah
Song first recorded by Jackie Brenston with Ike Turner in 1951
The song was recorded in the Memphis studio of producer Sam Phillips in March 1951, and licensed to Chess Records for release. The record was supposed
Rocket_88
Kazakhstani chess grandmaster (born 2004)
2021 in Asia by the international chess governing body FIDE while still a teenager. She entered the Guinness World Records book in 2022 for her achievement
Bibisara_Assaubayeva
Upcoming chess match between Gukesh Dommaraju and Javokhir Sindarov
The World Chess Championship 2026 is an upcoming chess match to determine the World Chess Champion. It will be played between the defending champion,
World_Chess_Championship_2026
1957 greatest hits album by Little Walter
first released by Checker Records as LP-1428, which was the first LP record released by Checker, and then released on Chess Records with the same catalog
The_Best_of_Little_Walter
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up chess in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Chess is a two-player board game. Chess or CHESS may also refer to: Chess (One Piece), a fictional character
Chess_(disambiguation)
Chess with a randomized starting position
article uses algebraic notation to describe chess moves. Chess960, also known as Fischer Random Chess, is a chess variant that randomizes the starting position
Chess960
British record label
(licensed from RCA Records), Tommy Steele, Lonnie Donegan, Chuck Berry (licensed from Chess Records), Johnny Cash (licensed from Sun Records), Eddie Cochran
Decca_Records
American blues/foundational rock and roll musician (1913–1983)
he recorded his first records for Columbia Records and then for Aristocrat Records, a newly formed label run by brothers Leonard and Phil Chess. In the
Muddy_Waters
1956 single by Chuck Berry
"Too Much Monkey Business" is a song written and recorded by Chuck Berry, released by Chess Records in September 1956 as his fifth single. It was also
Too_Much_Monkey_Business
1968 studio album by Muddy Waters
The 1960s saw Marshall Chess seeking to introduce Muddy Waters' music to a younger audience; Chess Records, Waters' record label, founded by Marshall's
Electric_Mud
American psychedelic soul band (1966–74)
of Marshall Chess, son of Chess Records founder Leonard Chess. Marshall was the director behind a start-up label, Cadet Concept Records, and wanted to
Rotary_Connection
1960 live album by Muddy Waters
plays a mix of his older popular tunes and some newer compositions. Chess Records released the album in the United States on November 15, 1960. At Newport
At_Newport_1960
American soul singer (born 1943)
by Chess Records in 1963 and hit No. 8 US Billboard R&B chart and No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. Following the single's success, Mayfield and Chess got
Jan_Bradley
American soul singer (1947–1979)
Chicago-based girl group The Gems. Her early affiliation with the Chicago-based Chess Records afforded her the opportunity to sing backing vocals for established
Minnie_Riperton
Song most notably performed by Chuck Berry in 1972
Ding-a-Ling" was originally recorded by Dave Bartholomew in 1952 for King Records. When Bartholomew moved to Imperial Records, he re-recorded the song under the
My_Ding-a-Ling
American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader (1918–1963)
During the 1950s he recorded for the Bihari brothers' Flair Records, Meteor Records, and Modern Records; he also recorded for Chess Records and Mel London's
Elmore_James
1969 studio album / Live album by Muddy Waters
Waters, released as a double LP by Chess Records in August 1969. The album contains both studio and live recordings recorded in April 1969 in Chicago, Illinois
Fathers_and_Sons_(album)
American record producer
began work for Chess Records as a musician and arranger. In 1966, he and Marshall Chess, son of Chess Records' co-founder Leonard Chess, established a
Charles_Stepney
1968 single by Pigmeat Markham
Riperton, who was credited as Andrea Davis when she was recording for Chess Records, the label that released "Here Comes the Judge". It also featured future
Here Comes the Judge (Pigmeat Markham song)
Here_Comes_the_Judge_(Pigmeat_Markham_song)
1964 instrumental by the Rolling Stones
offices and recording studios of Chess Records and Checker Records in Chicago, where the five selections for the EP were recorded in June 1964. AllMusic reviewer
2120_South_Michigan_Avenue
American bassist (born 1951)
Chess Records and a member of pianist Ramsey Lewis' trio, had formed the Salty Peppers, scoring a local hit that caught the ears of Capitol Records.
Verdine_White
Original song written and composed by Chuck Berry
Beethoven" is a 1956 song written by Chuck Berry, originally released on Chess Records, with "Drifting Heart" as the B-side. The lyrics of the song mention
Roll_Over_Beethoven
1964 studio album by Chuck Berry
by American rock and roll musician Chuck Berry. Released in 1964 by Chess Records, it peaked at number 124 on the US Billboard album chart, the first
St._Louis_to_Liverpool
Annual chess tournament held in the Netherlands
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament is an annual chess tournament held in January in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. It was called the Hoogovens Tournament
Tata_Steel_Chess_Tournament
American jazz and blues musician (1939–2016)
Howlin' Wolf, and the 1972 Curtis Mayfield album Super Fly. His work at Chess Records includes "California Soul" by Marlena Shaw, which includes an unusual
Morris_Jennings
Song first recorded by Muddy Waters in 1955
chorus. Waters recorded several versions of "Mannish Boy" during his career. In 1968, he recorded it for the Electric Mud album in Marshall Chess' attempt to
Mannish_Boy
1971 studio album by Howlin' Wolf
album by blues musician Howlin' Wolf released in 1971 on Chess Records, and on Rolling Stones Records in Britain. It was one of the first super session blues
The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions
The_London_Howlin'_Wolf_Sessions
Blues standard first recorded by Howlin' Wolf
album for Chess, Howlin' Wolf. In 1968, Wolf reluctantly re-recorded "Spoonful", along with several of his blues classics in Marshall Chess's attempt at
Spoonful
1956 song by Howlin' Wolf
like gold, now don't you hear me talkin'". At Chess' studio in Chicago in January 1956, Howlin' Wolf recorded "Smokestack Lightning". The song takes the
Smokestack_Lightning
American independent record label
licensed recordings to Chess Records for release. But by 1952, his relationship with the Chess brothers was strained (Leonard and Phil Chess were motivated by
Sun_Records
1954 single by Howlin' Wolf
recorded the song in Chicago for Chess Records in 1954. It was included on the 1959 compilation album Moanin' in the Moonlight. When he re-recorded it
Evil_(Howlin'_Wolf_song)
2026 chess tournament in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The 46th Chess Olympiad (Uzbek: 46-shaxmat Olimpiadasi / 46-шахмат Олимпиадаси) was an international team chess event held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from
46th_Chess_Olympiad
1977 studio album by Muddy Waters
Blue Sky Records after leaving Chess Records and was well received by critics. In August 1975, Chess Records was sold to All Platinum Records and became
Hard_Again
Blues standard written by Lowell Fulson
Fulson's first record chart hit for Checker Records, a subsidiary of Chess Records. With memorable lyrics and a driving rhythm, "Reconsider Baby" became
Reconsider_Baby
Method to convey chess moves
Algebraic notation is the standard method of chess notation, used for recording and describing moves. It is based on a system of coordinates to uniquely
Algebraic_notation_(chess)
1969 studio album by Fleetwood Mac
December 1969. It was the result of a recording session in early 1969 at Chess Records in Chicago with Fleetwood Mac, then a young British blues band, and
Fleetwood_Mac_in_Chicago
1964 studio album by Muddy Waters
and fourth album overall by Muddy Waters, released in January 1964 by Chess Records. The album features Waters on acoustic guitar, backed by Willie Dixon
Folk_Singer_(album)
American vocal group
"Long Lonely Nights" (1957 Chess Records) U.S. Pop #45, R&B #11 (with b-side: "The Clock") "Tear Drops" (1958 Chess Records) U.S. Pop #20, R&B #4 (with
Lee_Andrews_&_the_Hearts
American record label
Burnett records, which were leased to Chess and Coral Records. The Michigan Chronicle of Detroit called Gordy an "independent producer of records", as his
Motown
1959 studio album by Chuck Berry
album by rock and roll artist Chuck Berry, released in July 1959 on Chess Records, catalogue LP 1435. With the exception of one track, "Blues for Hawaiians"
Berry_Is_on_Top
American r&b group
Black Man", but none repeated the success of their initial recording. Chess Records released the single, "Give a Little Love" in 1971 without success and
The_Natural_Four
1959 compilation album by Howlin' Wolf
by American blues artist Howlin' Wolf, released by Chess Records in 1959. It contains songs recorded between 1951 and 1959 previously issued as singles
Moanin'_in_the_Moonlight
Song written by Willie Dixon
first recorded by Howlin' Wolf in 1960 and released by Chess Records in 1961. In 1965, Dixon and Leonard Chess persuaded Koko Taylor to record it for
Wang_Dang_Doodle
links Player names are generally listed as they appear in FIDE records such as the FIDE Chess Profile pages, although accented letters are used where they
List_of_chess_grandmasters
American entertainer (1904–1981)
inflated bladder-balloon. He had hit comedy recordings in the 1960s on Chess Records, and saw his routine's entry line become a catchphrase on the Rowan
Pigmeat_Markham
1964 single by Chuck Berry
Can Tell) C'est La Vie" - was the lead single from her 1977 Warner Bros. Records album Luxury Liner. The recording was a Top Ten C&W hit. Harris had sung
You_Never_Can_Tell_(song)
American pop keyboardist (1938–2022)
Music 'Round the Clock (Clock, 1961) Rinky Dink (Chess Records, 1962) Organ Shindig (Roulette Records, 1965) Tweety Pie (Roulette, 1966) In Orbit with
Dave_"Baby"_Cortez
1982 greatest hits album by Chuck Berry
compilation album by American musician Chuck Berry, released in 1982 on Chess Records. In 2003, the album was ranked number 21 on Rolling Stone magazine's
The_Great_Twenty-Eight
American singer (born 1941)
to the attention of Ralph Bass of Chess Records, who offered her a recording contract. She recorded for the Chess label from 1961 to 1968, releasing
Mitty_Collier
1988 box set by Chuck Berry
The Chess Box is a compact disc box set compilation by Chuck Berry. It is one in a series of box sets issued by MCA/Chess in the late 1980s (the other
The_Chess_Box
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Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Parsi
Peaceful
Girl/Female
Slavic
At peace.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Purity, Righteousness, Honesty, Chest
Boy/Male
Tamil
Chest
Boy/Male
British, English
Famous; Special
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English
Camp of the Soldiers
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Treasure Chest; A Box; With a Sweet Voice; A Box of Jewels; Lady with a Sweet Voice
Girl/Female
Arabic, Indian, Muslim, Parsi
A Flower; Nasturtium; Indian Cress
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Slavic
At Peace
Surname or Lastname
English (Gloucestershire)
English (Gloucestershire) : unexplained.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Vishnuvakshah | விஷà¯à®¨à¯à®‚வாகà¯à®·à®¾à®¹Â
Residing in chest of Lord Vishnu
Vishnuvakshah | விஷà¯à®¨à¯à®‚வாகà¯à®·à®¾à®¹Â
Surname or Lastname
English (Devon)
English (Devon) : topographic name for someone who lived by a stream where cress grew, from Old English cærse ‘watercress’ + lacu ‘stream’.
Boy/Male
Indian, Telugu
A Gem on the Chest of Lord Vishnu
Girl/Female
Indian
Purity, Righteousness, Honesty, Chest
Boy/Male
British, English
Makes Chests
Boy/Male
Hindu
Chest
Girl/Female
Hindu
Residing in chest of Lord Vishnu
Girl/Female
Indian
Purity, Righteousness, Honesty, Chest
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a chest maker, from Middle English, Old French arc ‘chest’, ‘bin’ + Middle English wright ‘maker’, ‘craftsman’ (see Wright).
Girl/Female
Muslim
Purity, Righteousness, Honesty, Chest
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imp. & p. p.
of Cess
n.
A cress.
n.
Indian cress.
v. t. & i.
See Guess.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Cess
n.
A game played on a chessboard, by two persons, with two differently colored sets of men, sixteen in each set. Each player has a king, a queen, two bishops, two knights, two castles or rooks, and eight pawns.
pl.
of Cress
n.
A piece used in the game of chess.
v. i.
To deposit in a chest; to hoard.
imp. & p. p.
of Chest
n.
A chest, or coffer.
n.
A species of brome grass (Bromus secalinus) which is a troublesome weed in wheat fields, and is often erroneously regarded as degenerate or changed wheat; it bears a very slight resemblance to oats, and if reaped and ground up with wheat, so as to be used for food, is said to produce narcotic effects; -- called also cheat and Willard's bromus.
n.
A move, as at chess or checkers.
n.
One who chews.
n.
A plant of various species, chiefly cruciferous. The leaves have a moderately pungent taste, and are used as a salad and antiscorbutic.
n.
A troublesome grass, growing as a weed in grain fields; -- called also chess. See Chess.
n.
A tight receptacle or box, usually for holding gas, steam, liquids, etc.; as, the steam chest of an engine; the wind chest of an organ.
n.
The chief piece in the game of chess.
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