With which of these games is the term 'checkmate' associated?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Chess.
· Checkmate is a term used in chess to indicate a situation where the king is in a position to be captured (in check) and cannot escape.
· When a player successfully checkmates their opponent’s king, they win the game.
· The term originates from the Persian phrase “ Shah Mat,” meaning “the king is helpless” or “the king is dead.”
Information Booster:
· Chess is a two-player strategy game that involves 16 pieces on each side, including a king, queen, rooks, bishops, knights, and pawns.
· The objective of chess is to checkmate the opponent’s king, making it the central focus of the game.
· Chess terms include other moves like castling, en passant, and stalemate.
· The World Chess Championship is the most prestigious competition in chess, attracting the world’s top players.