Chapter 3: Check · Level 17 of 50

Level 17: Capture the Checker

Goal: Get out of check by capturing the piece that is giving check. 4 puzzles · ★★★ = no mistakes.

▶ Watch how it works

The black queen gives check. The king cannot take her — the bishop on d6 protects her.

Got it? Try the puzzles ↓

Puzzle 1 of 4

A knight gives check. Capture it!

Your move

💡 Need a hint?

Find the checking piece first. Which of your pieces attacks its square?

What you learn here

The third way out of check is to capture the attacker. Remember the king can capture only a piece that is not protected.

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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