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3. Yes, there's a difference between "check" and "checkmate"

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 02:59 PM

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But "checks" don't get as many clicks, apparently.

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Checkmate again? JoseBalow Yesterday #1

I guess that it's the buzz word for today. TexasTowelie Yesterday #2

Yes, there's a difference between "check" and "checkmate" JoseBalow Yesterday #3

I'm aware. TexasTowelie Yesterday #4

It's such an over-and-wrongly-used clickbait phrase JoseBalow Yesterday #5