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noun
A checkmate delivered by a major piece along the back rank against a king whose advancement is prevented by pieces of its own color (most commonly pawns).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: board-games, chess, games
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Synonyms: corridor mate
Antonyms: none provided
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