Defense
What is a Perpetual Check in chess?
- Draw
- Checks
- Resource
A drawing resource where one side can keep checking forever, and the opponent cannot escape without allowing the checks to continue.
What to look for on the board
- The enemy king has no shelter.
- Your queen or rook can check from safe squares.
- The stronger side cannot force a queen trade.
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