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Terricotta

http://www.chess.com/livechess/game.html?id=44076362 look at this game, and go to move 14. my King couldn't attack the bishop, even though it's defense was pinned. Is this supposed to be like that? 

rednblack

Yes, it is supposed to be like that.  Whether the rook can move or not, it can still inflict check

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rednblack wrote:

Yes, it is supposed to be like that.  Whether the rook can move or not, it can still inflict check


One of the more puzzling features of chess, in my opinion.

Puchiko

It makes perfect sense. Imagine the game ended with capuring kings-your king would be captured first.

mike18151

CoolTo all chess lovers out there,may the piece be with you.

mike18151

A day without chess is a sad day.Tongue out

orangehonda

I actually covered this when I was pseudo making fun of you by covering many beginner questions in your topic about resigning here: http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/yes-or-no?page=3

Post #49

"The king can't move to a square that's attacked by a pinned piece... yes even though the piece is pinned and wouldn't be able to move."

Tongue out

quixote88pianist

As GM Larry Evans put it, "Check must be respected."