perpetual check

per·pet·u·al check

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Definitions of perpetual check words

noun perpetual check a continuing series of checks resulting in a drawn game because they cannot be halted or evaded without resulting in checkmate or a serious disadvantage. 1
noun perpetual check the situation in which this occurs. 1
noun perpetual check a consecutive series of checks that the checked player cannot avoid, leading to a drawn game 0

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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