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Meaning of back-rank mate | Babel Free

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

Deutsch Grundreihenmatt

CEFR level

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

See also

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

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