Checkmate

usgb/ˌtʃekˈmeɪt/
noun

A position in chess where the king is directly attacked and there is no way to remove the threat.

With a clever move, she reached checkmate and won the game.
Visual representation of "checkmate" - A position in chess where the king is directly attacked and there is no way to remove the threat.

Often appears as...

  • declare/checkmate
  • deliver/checkmate
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Chess Specific

Used strictly in the context of playing chess and represents the end of the game.

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He studied the board for his final move that would lead to checkmate.
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Ultimate Win

In chess, it means the highest achievement by winning the game.

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Her strategy was so advanced, she could see the checkmate coming.
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