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What is the difference between a check and a checkmate in chess?
What is the difference between a check and a checkmate in chess?
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A check occurs when a player’s king is under attack and must move out of the line of attack, block the attack, or capture the attacking piece. Checkmate occurs when a player’s king is in check and there is no legal move to escape check, resulting in the end of the game.