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Can a king kill another piece?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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Yes, as long as it doesn't put him in check.

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What is the objective of chess?

The objective of chess is to checkmate the king, where the king is in check by a piece and it cannot block the check, move to another square, or capture the piece checking the king.


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Can another piece kill to get the king out of check?

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The king can take another piece anytime, but it is not smart to do so until perhaps the last moves of the game, if at all.


Why are there times when a king can't capture another piece?

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What can not you do if you are a king?

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In chess if the king is in check could you move another piece to save the king?

Yes.


Can a king attack the piece that put it in check?

Yes, it can, as long as it doesn't put the king in check. PS, it's "capture", not "kill".


In the the game checkers can you take a king apart if your trapped?

Yes, in fact if you're trapped you can move the top piece of the king with another piece.


How do you king people in checkers?

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Can any piece kill any piece in chess?

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How many checks do you have to make to kill a king?

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