An Introduction to Chess | Booklet One | Newcomers

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CHECK & CHECKMATE

GET TING OUT OF CHECK BLOCKING THE CHECK

Black is in check from the white Queen. He BLOCKS the check. 1...Bf6

The game continues.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO CHESS - NEWCOMERS

CAPTURING THE CHECKING PIECE White has just put Black in check using his Bishop. This is no big deal. Black just CAPTURES the Bishop: 1...Nxd4!

Look out for CAPTURES in your own games, particularly when you are in check.


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