1
Knight Check with a Fork
White is in check. The king has flight squares, but the black knight isn't there by accident: it attacks two pieces at once. Find the only reply that solves everything.
★★
2
Three Escapes, Only One Right
White is in check along the diagonal. You can move the king, interpose a piece, or remove the attacker — but only one of these options doesn't cost material.
★★
3
Check on the Long Diagonal
White is in check. There are four legal answers: run with the king, block in two different ways, or remove the attacker. Only one of them costs nothing.
★★
4
The Cheeky Knight
White is in check. Running with the king is legal, but the black knight sits in a very convenient spot for Black. Find the only reply that escapes check without paying a heavy price.
★★