Lesson 7: The King
The Most Important Piece
The King is your life. If he is trapped (Checkmate), you lose. He moves slowly but is vital in the endgame.
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King Rules
One Step:
Moves 1 square in any direction.
Safety:
Cannot move into "Check" (danger).
Check:
When the King is attacked, he must run, block, or capture.
Checkmate:
If he can't escape check, the game ends.