Checkmate - Law Dictionary Search Results

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Checkmate

The position in the game of chess when a king is in check and cannot be released which ends the game...

Mate

Same as Checkmate...

Smothered mate

Checkmate given when movement of the king is completely obstructed by his own men This can only occur when an opponent moves a knight into a position to give a check to the king...

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