Larry,
Both of these questions relate to how check functions. If the win
condition were capture of the King, it would not be in doubt. I think one
has to think of check as the potential for capture that must be
prevented.
However, it must be prevented only when potential capture is imminent.
That means, only when the relevant board is in play. I'll have to think
through the specific cases.
I'm working on a Zillions implementation of this game. I wonder if the
checkmate condition will handle check this way!
Thanks!