Selfmate
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Selfmate is a noun meaning (chess) A chess problem in which the white player, moving first, must force the black player to deliver checkmate within a specified number of moves.
Meaning
(chess) A chess problem in which the white player, moving first, must force the black player to deliver checkmate within a specified number of moves.
Word Forms
- selfmates
Synonyms for selfmate
Depending on context, synonyms include suimate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reflexmate, stipulation, brinkmate, threatmate, helpmate, mate.
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