Check in chess and the three ways out

The lesson in words

When your king is attacked it is in check, and you must get out of check straight away.

There are only three ways: move the king, block the attack, or capture the attacker.

Way one: move the king to a safe square.

Try it: Get your king out of check.

Way two: block by putting a piece between the attacker and your king.

Try it: Block the check with your bishop.

Way three: capture the piece giving check. Often the best way of all.

Try it: Capture the checking rook.

Move, block or capture: remember those three. Next: checkmate.