I have a chess question?

Question

Where did the term 'check' and 'check mate' derive from. What did they originally mean. If you could answer this for me that would be appreciated.

Answer 1

It means "The King is Dead" from the Persian "Shah Mat"

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Answer 2

ummm in russian they call it shah mat

Answer 3

The Term checkmate comes from the Persian phrase "Shah Mat". Which means literally "the King is ambushed"

the word check is from the Persian "Shah", which means King, and is used to warn your opponent and direct is attention to the King.

its OK but keep in mind that in new rules of chess no need of calling 'check' and 'check mate' bcz it seems to b humiliation of opponent.

Answer 4

The Term checkmate comes from the persian phrase "Shah Mat".  Which means litterally "the King is ambushed"

the word check is from the persian "Shah", which means King, and is used to warn your opponent and directh is attention to the King.