Chess/king being in check
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Question
when in check can the king take the piece that put him in check?
Hi Damian!
Thank you for your question.
Yes, the King can take the piece that put him in check. The only exception is that the King cannot take the piece if the piece delivering the check is itself defended. In other words, if a King is in check, it cannot move to a square that is also being attacked by an enemy piece.
Hope I answered your question. Enjoy your chess!
Your chess friend,
Chuck
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Chuck Kinzie
Expertise
I can answer basic chess questions regarding opening, middlegame and endgame strategy and tactics. I cannot answer questions about positions with subtle nuances that require Grandmaster or computer analysis.
Experience
I have been playing in chess tournaments for over thirty years.
Organizations
United States Chess Federation
Publications
I have a chess blog: http://www.chuckychess.blogspot.org
Education/Credentials
I earned a United States Chess Federation Expert rating in 1987.
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