The move is not determined until the piece is released on the square. If the player's hand wasn't removed from the piece then they could still move to a diffrent square with that same piece.
touch move rule
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In a childrens chess club a move to check was made, check was called by the mover but the piece was not released from movers hand. I ruled in favour of the mover although check was called . Much argument and tears between 8 year olds. Did I make the correct decission John T
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