Definitions for checkmate

Definitions for (noun) checkmate

Main entry: checkmate, mate

Definition: a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king


Main entry: checkmate

Definition: complete victory


Definitions for (verb) checkmate

Main entry: mate, checkmate

Definition: place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game

Usage: Kasparov checkmated his opponent after only a few moves


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