ladder mate

Questions

What does ladder mate mean?

A checkmate pattern in which two major pieces team up to push the enemy king to one side of the board.

Where does ladder mate come from?

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.

How to pronounce ladder mate

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