Aha Trivia Stuff Everyone Should Know
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What does the symbol + after a move mean?

A check.

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  1. A capture
  2. A check ✔
  3. A draw offer

Why: A plus sign shows the move put the opponent's king in check.

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Answer: A check. A plus sign shows the move put the opponent's king in check.

  1. Chess en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess
    A move that places the opponent's king in check usually has the notation "+" suffixed
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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