Saturday Guardian 25,173

[mikey4444]

23d..."China winning ? Check !" (4) I think it may be E??? or H??? but I really can't figure this out, so any help gratefully received.

[caspersuzy]

23d is I think Mate.Cockney rhyming slang China plate is Mate then Check is Chess ref for winnng position.

[sedge47]

Mate (cockney rhyming slang - china plate)

[mikey4444]

The mist is clearing ! Thanks everybody !