Chess board pattern is called.....

[Mynx]

I'd like to know what the name for a black and white squared chequered floor (or any surface) is. I can't get Harlequin out of my mind and I know it's not that. I'm sure this pattern has a name but I can't find it either in the recesses of my brain or on the internet. Please help!!

[paulz]

Isn't it chequerboard {as in chequered flag - motor racing?]

[Mynx]

No I don't think so. Ooh I wish I could remember! I promise I'll put it up if I remember. Thanks anyway.

[bobbobley]

it is chequerboard.

[Cetti]

This pattern is even called chequerboard in the glossary for heraldry (shields).

[Mynx]

I know that chequerboard is the name for this pattern (see post) but I am sure I have heard of this pattern being refered to by another name. It's that that I'm trying to figure out. Maybe I'm off with the fairies!

[SteveD]

Are you thinking of the French word "damier"?

[mynx]

Thank you! Yes Damier! Oh thank goodness that would have bugged me for ages. (^-^) Thank you!