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LESSON 6 OF 12 · King safety

When your king is in check

Check means your king is attacked. Your next move must end the attack: move the king, capture the attacker, or block the line.

A useful habit

King safety comes before every other plan.

Your move

Capture the undefended black rook with your king.

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