How to Get Out of Check in Chess

Practice the three replies: move, block, or capture the attacker.

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When your king is in check, you must make it safe. You can move the king, block a sliding attack, or capture the attacker.

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When your king is in check, you must make it safe. You can move the king, block a sliding attack, or capture the attacker.

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