English Explanatory Dictionary

Boden's mate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A checkmate pattern in which two bishops on criss-crossing diagonals deliver mate while the king is boxed in from the other side, usually by friendly pieces.

Word forms

Boden's mate Boden's mates

Etymology

Named after Samuel Boden, who won a game in 1853 in London against unnamed strong German amateur player R. Schulder in a spectacular fashion with this pattern following a queen sacrifice.

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