In chess, can kings move diagonally when under check?

Question

In chess, can kings move diagonally when under check?

Answer 1

yes

Unless.

That move will be placing the king into check via another piece.

You have to take a piece, that is protected by another piece.

Answer 2

Yes, they can move diagonally when under check but can only move to an unchecked or free space.

Answer 3

yeah but only if it moves them out of check

Answer 4

they can move any direction whenever but can only move one space

Answer 5

Yes, one space as always, in any direction, provided it moves the king out of check.

Answer 6

Yes even if they aren't they can.

Answer 7

yes. A king can move one space in any direction