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Check & Checkmate
Classify the position as it stands right now — not what could happen next move.
Definitions
Nothing special — the king isn't in check. Play continues normally.
Check — the king is under attack. You must respond (move, block, or capture).
Checkmate — check with no legal response. Game over.
Stalemate — NOT in check, but the side to move has no legal moves. Draw.
It is White to move.
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