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back-rank mate

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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).

Equivalents

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

back-rapper back-rower back-seat back-seat driver back-seat driving back-seat gamer

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