Check and checkmate

When a king is attacked, it is in check. You must get out of check on your move. You can move the king, block the attack, or capture the attacking piece.

If a king is in check and there is no way to escape, it is checkmate and the game is over. The player who gives checkmate wins.

If a player has no legal move but is not in check, the game is a draw called stalemate. Be careful not to stalemate your opponent when you are winning.