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.

1Solve all 4 puzzles — the dots above the board turn green
2After each one, press Next puzzle →
3Finish the level: you get stars ★★★ and it counts for the Chapter 3 certificate

🎓 Chapter 3 certificate to save your stars and earn the certificate

Puzzle 1 of 4

A knight gives check. Capture it!

Show moves Auto-queen

💡 Need a hint?

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

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.