B King putting W King into check
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Kings can't check each other, because then they would be putting themselves into check- an illegal move.
Oct 2, 2007
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#3
Yep, that's what I thought...just wanted to be sure I wasn't ambushed by some unknown nuance! Thanks!
the only way a king can check another king is if there's a discovered check by queen, rook, or bishop, when the king moves out of the way. but remember two kings cannot touch.
Oct 3, 2007
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#5
Thanks - somewhere along the line, that distinction must have embedded in my unconscious!
Matalino wrote:
I believe that in Blitz OTB tournament play, the rules of the game involving the K is different from that of regular time control chess.
In Blitz OTB tournament play, the K can be captured by a K, a piece, or a pawn.
So, a move such as KxK, BxK or PxK is a legal move in Blitz OTB tournament play.
There you have it. I remember when I was a child we were fond of playing blitz, and that kind of thing (KxK) is possible. But the checking King will lose, as it'll be the other's turn to move. I only did it when the opponent was distracted.
Just a "in case" question...if my opponent uses his King to put my King into check, can my king capture that king to get out of check?