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dm7
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When I bring up a game and my opponent has put me in CHECK, I see a little red "check" indicator in the game details box. That is great.
However, if I've made notes against that particular game, the game details box doesn't come up by default, so I don't get to see the little red "check" alert. Then I waste time trying to make some other move that isn't accepted because I'm in check.
Suggestion: Can the little red "check" alert be put just above or below the board and very close to it so that I don't miss it?

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dm7
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@eYe said
...or just look at the board
It's customary to say the word "check" when you check your opponent. It helps when you are only spending a few seconds on each move. (Although I concede that strictly speaking, it's not required by the rules of chess.)

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dm7
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Just to emphasise... the new RED check indicator really is a big improvement on before. Being RED it really does stand out. Thank you @Russ

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what i think eye means is that on official over the board games, check is not mentioned. and if you miss it, it is an illegal move and you are penalized. but, imo, since illegal moves aren't possible here, check warning doesn't impact game at all, so if it helps, why not...

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