Checkmate!
image from Davis High News
The game of chess has been around for many, many years. The word "checkmate" comes from the Arabic word "shah mat" which translates in English to "the king is helpless".
image from House of Staunton
One idea for the term "rookie" comes from the chess piece, rook. The rook is in line in a chess game.
image from Smithsonian Magazine
Have a great weekend! Play some chess :)
