CHECKMATE
(noun, verb, interj.)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Checkmate.
How to pronounce checkmate:
US
Checkmate - as a noun
Complete victory
A chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mate6Checkmate - as a verb
Place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game
Example: "Kasparov checkmated his opponent after only a few moves"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mate6Checkmate - as an interjection
Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.
(by extension) said when one has checkmated someone (placed them in a losing situation with no escape.)
Example Sentences
"He moved his queen and declared checkmate."
"The grandmaster celebrated his victory with a checkmate."
"The final move led to an inevitable checkmate."
"She studied different strategies to achieve a checkmate."
"The chess player sighed in resignation when his opponent declared checkmate."
Word Game Points
Is CHECKMATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, checkmate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CHECKMATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is CHECKMATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, checkmate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCHECKMATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is CHECKMATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, checkmate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCHECKMATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.
