English Explanatory Dictionary

back-rank mate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A checkmate delivered by a major piece along the back rank against a king whose advancement is prevented by pieces of its own color (most commonly pawns).

Word forms

back-rank mate back-rank mates

Synonyms

corridor mate
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