In which the men try to prevent the mate coming on board (5)
I believe the answer is:
chess
This clue could be a double definition.
'in which the men try to prevent the mate coming' is the first definition.
I know that 'mate' relates to this answer. I also know that both the answer and definition are singular nouns
'board' is the second definition.
(chess board is a kind of board)
'on' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for chess that I've seen before include "Board game of 13, 16 and 21" , "activity aimed at downfall of a king" , "In which two bishops will participate" , "This is played on board" , "Musical - board game" .)