checkmate
Example Sentences
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The finale presents a remarkable range of checkmates for the hapless Black king: 24.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
Rxa8, and White soon to be queened pawn will help deliver checkmates in a couple of moves.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 8, 2022
She exploits every scrap of ironic humor, as Richard gloatingly checkmates all who stand in her way.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 19, 2018
Karjakin threatened no less than four checkmates, and there’s no way Carlsen could have sidestepped them all.
From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2016
In sixty seconds flat, she checkmates her opponent’s king.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
