Chapter 3: Check · Level 13 of 50

Level 13: Give Check

Goal: Attack the black king — that is called “check”. Find every way to do it. 4 puzzles · ★★★ = no mistakes.

▶ Watch how it works

A check is an attack on the king. Watch the white rook.

Got it? Try the puzzles ↓

Puzzle 1 of 4

Give check with the rook. (There are two ways.)

Your move

💡 Need a hint?

A piece gives check when it could capture the king on its next move. Look for squares from which your piece attacks the king.

What you learn here

Check means the king is attacked. The player in check must get out of it at once. Giving check is a strong way to make your opponent react.

Chapter 3 — Check: Attack the king — and learn the three ways out of check: move the king, block, or capture the attacker.

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