What is Checkmate?

The definition of checkmate is a move in the game of chess when the King is trapped and cannot escape or move out of harm's way. When you have been finally and completely defeated in a chess game and there is no way for you to come back and win, this is an example of checkmate, so when your opponent checkmates you, they automatically win. But if you checkmate them you will automatically win! Follow my blog! You might learn some cool moves positions, and I will teach you the definitions of some fancy chess words, thanks for reading