What does the cryptic crossword clue "Picture king amongst group of pieces leading to check (6)" mean?

The definition is "Picture". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SKET (synonym="SKET") + CH (synonym="‘pieces leading to CH eck’") = SKETCH; definition: "Picture" The answer is SKETCH.

Picture king amongst group of pieces leading to check (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29095 | 1 Across | 2023-06-13 flower

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