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In chess, "Checks, Captures, and Attacks" (CCA) is a crucial tactical checklist to analyze a position and identify potential moves. It's a systematic approach to evaluating a position for forcing moves (checks), opportunities to capture an opponent's pieces, and attacks on the opponent's pieces or weaknesses.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Checks:
A check occurs when a piece attacks the opponent's king. This forces a response and can lead to tactical opportunities.
Captures:
Captures involve taking an opponent's piece, which can lead to material gains and tactical advantages.
Attacks:
Attacks involve threatening an opponent's piece, piece, or weaknesses. This can create pressure, limit the opponent's options, and lead to tactical opportunities.