checkmate

ˈtʃɛk.meɪt
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Translation of checkmate into German,

Verb

tr.
1.

strategy

place someone in a situation with no escape
  • The new policy checkmated the competition completely.Die neue Politik brachte die Konkurrenz vollständig schachmatt.
2.

chess

TECH.
put the opponent's king in an inescapable threat
TECH.
  • He managed to checkmate his opponent in just ten moves.Er konnte seinen Gegner in nur zehn Zügen schachmatt setzen.

Noun

1.

defeat

complete defeat or deadlock
  • The new policy put the competitors in a checkmate..Die neue Politik brachte die Konkurrenten in Schachmatt
2.

chess

TECH.
final victory in chess when the king is trapped
TECH.
  • He announced checkmate and won the game.Er verkündete Schachmatt und gewann das Spiel.
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Synonyms and analogies of checkmate in English

Examples of checkmate in a sentence

  • Her strategic move checkmated her opponent.
  • She was determined to checkmate him in the final round.
  • The young prodigy could checkmate seasoned players easily.
  • The final move was a checkmate for the opposition.
  • Their strategy led to a checkmate in the negotiations.
  • The tournament ended with a swift checkmate.

Translations of "checkmate" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasSchachmattnn.

As the tension escalated, both players anticipated the nearing checkmate.

Als die Spannung zunahm, erwarteten beide Spieler das nahende Schachmatt.

dasMattnn.

There is no check or checkmate and pawns can promote to kings.

Es gibt kein Schach oder Matt und die Bauern können sich auch in Könige verwandeln.

Verb
mattsetzenv.

For example, at the start delivering checkmate plays no part.

So spielt zum Beispiel dass Mattsetzen anfangs gar keine Rolle.

matt setzenv.

In chess, if anybody claims he is better than me, I can checkmate him!

In Schach, wenn jemand behauptet besser zu sein als ich, dann kann ich ihm Matt setzen!

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checkmate: Examples and translations in context

The rook slid into position perfectly, accomplishing the unexpected checkmate.

Der Turm rollte perfekt in Position und vollbrachte das unerwartete Schachmatt.

With a clever setup, he countered her intentions and swiftly delivered checkmate.

Mit einem cleveren Aufbau konterte er ihre Absichten und lieferte schnell Schachmatt.

After hours of gameplay, the final checkmate left the competitors in disbelief.

Nach stundenlangem Spiel versetzte das letzte Schachmatt die Wettbewerber in Unglauben.

He moved his rook into position, planning for an unstoppable checkmate.

Er rückte seinen Turm in Position, um ein unaufhaltsames Schachmatt zu planen.

With a swift move, she reached checkmate and claimed her spot in the tournament.

Mit einem schnellen Zug erreichte sie Schachmatt und sicherte sich ihren Platz im Turnier.

The older player was stunned when he found himself on the receiving end of checkmate.

Der ältere Spieler war verblüfft, als er sich beim Empfang von Schachmatt wiederfand.

The young player surprised everyone with her strategy, pulling off checkmate in record time.

Die junge Spielerin überraschte alle mit ihrer Strategie, indem sie in Rekordzeit Schachmatt erzielte.

The impending checkmate created a sense of urgency and focus among the players.

Das bevorstehende Schachmatt erzeugte ein Gefühl von Dringlichkeit und Konzentration unter den Spielern.

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