Boden's mate en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Samuel Boden, who won a game in 1853 in London against unnamed strong German amateur player R. Schulder in a spectacular fashion with this pattern following a queen sacrifice.
Meanings
- A checkmate pattern in which two bishops on criss-crossing diagonals deliver mate while the king is boxed in from the other side, usually by friendly pieces.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boden's Mate | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Boden's mates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fi Bodenin matti (Translations) · de Boden-Matt (Translations)