ladder mate

noun

ladder mate

noun

Etymology The attacking pieces nudge the king one rank or file at a time, like climbing the rungs of a ladder, until reaching the edge of the board.

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Board games, Chess, Games A checkmate pattern in which two major pieces team up to push the enemy king to one side of the board.

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