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Can a king kill any time in chess or does it have to be in check to capture?
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∙ 12y ago
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.
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∙ 12y ago
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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.
Do you have to kill in chess when you can kill it?
Only in certain circumstances such as having your king in check with no squares to move to and the only way to stop the check is to capture the piece delivering the check.
Can you capture a king in check?
This is an example of an impossible scenario in chess. You can never capture a king; you can only checkmate it.
How do you capture a king?
In chess, a king can capture any other piece except another king. Getting next to a the opposing king puts you in check because it allows your king to be taken first losing the game. Moving next to the opposing queen is the same situation unless the queen moves next to the king as some sort of sacrifice ploy.
What is a legal check mate in chess?
A legal check mate in chess is anytime the king piece is in a position that cannot avoid capture by the opponent's pieces. A legal checkmate signifies the end of the chess game.
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 game of chess if it is not a king can it kill a king?
Yes sir... It's on the manual... please read it. Yes, the entire object of the game is to see which side can defeat the other's king first. The king is usually the most difficult to kill, because players usually try to guard it closely and keep it from harm in order to win.
Can a king kill in check?
You cannot capture opposite king in chess. You can attack him with check, and your opponent should immediately defend it. If the opponent has no way to defend, it is checkmate and you are awarded victory of the game.
How do you beat chess?
You capture the King piece.
Does one win by placing his king on opponent's king place in chess?
No , winning the game of chess requires the capture of the king .
Can the king in a game of chess take?
yes it can capture
Can a king take a non-threatening piece?
The king in chess may capture any other chess piece except the enemy king .
