smothered mate

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Definitions of smothered mate words

noun smothered mate checkmate delivered by a knight when the king's mobility is restricted by his own pieces. 1
noun smothered mate checkmate given by a knight when the king is prevented from moving by surrounding men 0

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

First recorded in 1815-25

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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