Which is one way to get out of check?

Capture the checking piece.

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  1. Capture the checking piece ✔
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Why: You can capture the checking piece, block it, or move the king to safety.

Huh, didn't know that: You can capture the checking piece, block it, or move the king to safety.

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Answer: Capture the checking piece. You can capture the checking piece, block it, or move the king to safety.

  1. Chess en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess
    Capture the checking piece.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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