Checkmate Synonyms

chĕkmāt
Place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. defeat
  2. thwart
  3. halt
  4. baffle
  5. conquer
  6. corner
  7. countermove
  8. mate
  9. counter
  10. frustrate
  11. gain
  12. outwit
  13. stop
  14. triumph
  15. undo
  16. vanquish
To prevent from accomplishing a purpose
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. baffle
  2. balk
  3. check
  4. defeat
  5. foil
  6. frustrate
  7. stymie
  8. thwart
  9. cross
  10. stump
A chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. mate

Words Related to Checkmate

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. allow
  2. mulan
  3. servalan

Checkmate Sentence Examples

  • This inability to move is called a "checkmate."

  • Most chess programs look first to see whether they can force a checkmate.

  • Find the right way to deliver a checkmate in one, two or more moves from hundreds of chess positions provided by the author.

  • If both players are in checkmate at the same time, the game may end in a draw.

  • When a king is in the position of not being able to make a move, it is known as "checkmate" and the game is finished.

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