Attacking the king is a crucial concept in the game of chess and is the ultimate goal of the game. A player wins the game by putting the opponent's king in a position known as checkmate, where the king is under attack and cannot escape capture. Understanding how to effectively attack the king is a critical skill for any chess player, and it requires a deep understanding of the pieces, their movements, and the principles of attacking. In this video, GM R B Ramesh discusses the key rules on how to identify when to mount an attack.