checkmate in German
checkmate in German is schachmatt, schach und matt, Schachmatt — checkmate means in chess, the winning move that traps the opponent's king with no way to escape capture.
checkmate in German
schachmatt
(chess) Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.
schach und matt
(chess) Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.
Schachmatt
(chess) The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
Niederlage
(figuratively, by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.
Schachmatt
(figuratively, by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.
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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What is "checkmate" in German?
"checkmate" in German is schachmatt, schach und matt, Schachmatt. 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 German, "checkmate" is schachmatt, schach und matt, Schachmatt.
Are there other ways to say "checkmate" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "checkmate": schachmatt, schach und matt, Schachmatt, Niederlage.
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