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The '''Arabian Mate''' is a [[checkmate]] through use of a knight and a rook, typically by pinning an opposing king in a corner. Sometimes an opposing piece can block the opposing king as a corner would. | The '''Arabian Mate''' is a [[checkmate]] through use of a knight and a rook, typically by pinning an opposing king in a corner. Sometimes an opposing piece can block the opposing king as a corner would. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:27, December 12, 2020
The Arabian Mate is a checkmate through use of a knight and a rook, typically by pinning an opposing king in a corner. Sometimes an opposing piece can block the opposing king as a corner would.
This is considered the oldest form of a (non-obvious) checkmate.