Question: do you have to take a move in chess

Answer: Yes, The player controlling the white pieces is named ``White''; the player controlling the black pieces is named ``Black''. White moves first, then players alternate moves. Making a move is required; it is not legal to skip a move, even when having to move is detrimental. Play continues until a king is checkmated, a player resigns, or a draw is declared, as explained below. In addition, if the game is being played under a time control players who exceed their time limit lose the game.