Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Checkmates.
Checkmates - as a noun
Complete victory
A chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mateCheckmates - as a verb
Place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game
Example: "Kasparov checkmated his opponent after only a few moves"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mateExample Sentences
"He checkmates his opponents with strategic moves."
"She checkmates her opponents in every chess match."
"The grandmaster always checkmates his opponents within 20 moves."
"The chess prodigy checkmates his opponents effortlessly."
"He checkmates his opponent's king with a brilliant sacrifice."
Word Game Points
Is CHECKMATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, checkmates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CHECKMATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.
Is CHECKMATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, checkmates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCHECKMATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is CHECKMATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, checkmates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCHECKMATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.
