Check
When the king is attacked
Try this lesson in Chess40Step 1
When a piece attacks the king, the king is in check, and the player must answer it at once.
Step 2
There are three ways out of check: move the king, block the line, or capture the piece giving check.
Step 3
Black is in check: capture the piece giving it.
Black to move.
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Solution: 1… Bxa8
Step 4
White to play: give check with the knight.
White to move.
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Solution: 1. Nf6+
Step 5
Which of these is NOT a way out of check?
- Moving another piece and ignoring the check
- Moving the king
- Blocking the line
- Capturing the attacker
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Answer: Moving another piece and ignoring the check