Checkmate (Noun)
Meaning 2
A chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- With a triumphant cry, Emma exclaimed "checkmate" as she made the final move, defeating her brother in their closely contested chess game.
- In the final moments of the chess tournament, checkmate loomed as Rachel carefully plotted her attack against the unsuspecting king.
- Victor examined the chessboard for a minute, visualizing all the possibilities, before landing on a daring plan to corner the king into a final, unavoidable checkmate.
- Moving the pawn opened the doorway to the elusive checkmate Ana had been attempting for what seemed like an eternity during her fierce game.
- She achieved a classic back-rank checkmate on the ninth move and ultimately prevailed as a decisive tournament winner among this city.