ladder mate
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Etymology[edit]
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.
Noun[edit]
ladder mate (plural ladder mates)
- (chess) A checkmate pattern in which two major pieces team up to push the enemy king to one side of the board.
- Synonym: lawnmower mate
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