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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Smothered mate

· Smoth·ered mate · IPA
01 Checkmate given when movement of the king is completely obstructed by his own men. This can only occur when an opponent moves a knight int…
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    Checkmate given when movement of the king is completely obstructed by his own men. This can only occur when an opponent moves a knight into a position to give a check to the king.(Chess)