What happens in Chess if an opponent makes a Check-mate move but
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Checkmate - Chess Terms
In this position, (black to move) Qe1 is apparently checkmate, but I am confused because the rook is pinned and therefore cannot defend the queen. Can someone explain this to me?
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Lesson 3 – How to checkmate your opponent's king –
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