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smothered mate

noun

, Chess.
  1. checkmate delivered by a knight when the king's mobility is restricted by his own pieces.

smothered mate

noun

  1. chess checkmate given by a knight when the king is prevented from moving by surrounding men

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Word History and Origins

Origin of smothered mate1

First recorded in 1815–25

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Example Sentences

This is a familiar example of smothered mate, which you will find can be effected by no other Piece than the Knight.

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