checkmate in Italian

checkmate in Italian is scacco matto, dare scacco matto — checkmate means in chess, the winning move that traps the opponent's king with no way to escape capture.

checkmate in Italian

scacco matto

intj

(chess) Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.

scacco matto

noun

(chess) The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.

dare scacco matto

verb

(transitive, chess) To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.

What does "checkmate" mean?

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."
noun Figuratively, a complete and inescapable defeat in any situation.
"With the evidence laid out, it was checkmate for the defense."
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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Similar words in Italian

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Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "checkmate" in Italian?

"checkmate" in Italian is scacco matto, dare scacco matto. 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 Italian, "checkmate" is scacco matto, dare scacco matto.

Are there other ways to say "checkmate" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "checkmate": scacco matto, dare scacco matto.

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