In chess can the King capture the piece that put it in Check?

Question

In chess can the King capture the piece that put it in Check?

Answer 1

Of course....

Answer 2

It can as long as it can not be captured as  a result of the move.

Answer 3

yes, you can - if the move of the king is legal

Answer 4

It sure can...provided there isn't a piece 'guarding' the piece that has it in check. (you cannot move a king into check)

Answer 5

Depends on the position of the King, yes.

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

Yes, however the king can't move into anothe check.

Answer 8

depends..

remember the king can only move one square at a time... so if the piece is in a spot where the king can go than Yes..

Answer 9

Yes, but not if it creates another check or mate situation.

Answer 10

Yes, 1st answer was totally dead on.