In chess, what is the goal to win the game?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: easy
Hint: It's when the king is in a position to be captured.
Answer
Checkmate
Explanation
Checkmate means the opponent's king cannot escape capture, ending the game.
This is an easy sports riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is Checkmate.
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