el jaque

check

ˈx a k e
noun · masculine Rare #49,686
check In chess, the threat to capture the opponent’s king.
SP: El rey está en jaque.
EN: The king is in check.

Jaque.

Check.

— El Guardián: Último Refugio (2026)

Tom hizo jaque al rey con su alfil.

Tom checked the king with his bishop.

Tom hizo jaque con su alfil.

Tom put his bishop in check.

El alfil tomó el caballo, poniendo en jaque al rey del oponente.

The bishop captured the knight, putting the opponent’s king in check.

Poner a su rey en jaque es ilegal.

Putting your king in check is illegal.

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