a plate - link chain for a continuously variable transmission of a motor vehicle . the chain includes relatively long and relatively short chain links . in long - short regions the chain links are arranged to overlap in a chain running direction by arranging plate - links disposed adjacent to one another transversely with respect to the chain running direction , and coupled to one another by pairs of rocker pressure members . in the long - short regions the plate - links of the chain links are arranged in a double configuration or in a triple configuration . spacing or biasing elements are provided between pairs of side - by - side plate - links to provide damping of the plate - link chain when in operation .