checkmate in Danish
checkmate in Danish is skakmat, mat — checkmate means in chess, the winning move that traps the opponent's king with no way to escape capture.
checkmate in Danish
skakmat
(chess) Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.
skakmat
(chess) The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
mat
(chess) The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
What does "checkmate" mean?
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noun In chess, the winning move that traps the opponent's king with no way to escape capture.
"He achieved checkmate in just twelve moves."
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noun Figuratively, a complete and inescapable defeat in any situation.
"With the evidence laid out, it was checkmate for the defense."
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verb To defeat an opponent's king so it cannot escape capture, or to put someone in an inescapable losing position.
"She checkmated her opponent in a stunning final move."
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checkmate in a sentence
- He achieved checkmate in just twelve moves.
- With the evidence laid out, it was checkmate for the defense.
- She checkmated her opponent in a stunning final move.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "checkmate" in Danish?
"checkmate" in Danish is skakmat, mat. checkmate means: In chess, the winning move that traps the opponent's king with no way to escape capture.
How do you use "checkmate" in a sentence?
Example: "He achieved checkmate in just twelve moves." In Danish, "checkmate" is skakmat, mat.
Are there other ways to say "checkmate" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "checkmate": skakmat, mat.
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