What is check in chess?
Q: What is check in chess?
A: Check in chess is a situation where a player's king is under attack.
Q: What must a player do if their king is in check?
A: If a player's king is in check, they must find a way to stop the threat. They cannot ignore it.
Q: What are the three things a player can do to stop a checkmate?
A: A player can capture the checking piece (with the king or another piece), interpose by putting a piece between the checking piece and the king or move the king to a square which is not threatened.
Q: When does a check become a checkmate?
A: If none of the three methods of stopping a check work, then it is not a check but a checkmate.
Q: Can a player ignore a check in a chess game?
A: No, a player cannot ignore a check. They must find a way to stop the threat.
Q: What is interposing in chess?
A: Interposing in chess is when a player puts a piece between the checking piece and the king to stop the check. It only works if the checking piece is a long-distance piece such as a bishop, rook or queen.
Q: What is a long-distance piece in chess?
A: A long-distance piece in chess is a piece that can move multiple squares in one move like a bishop, rook or queen.
