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CHECKMATING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Checkmating.

Checkmating - as a noun

Complete victory

A chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mate

Checkmating - 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)
mate

Example Sentences

"They spent hours analyzing different checkmating strategies."
"The player focused on checkmating rather than capturing his opponent's pieces."
"He developed a reputation for his excellent checkmating skills."
"They studied famous games to learn effective checkmating techniques."
"She enjoyed the thrill of checkmating her opponents quickly."
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Word Game Points

Is CHECKMATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, checkmating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHECKMATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.

Is CHECKMATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, checkmating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHECKMATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is CHECKMATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, checkmating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHECKMATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.

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