Are You a Chess Master or Novice?
The strategic game of chess has been around for nearly 2,000 years. Although it can be played for fun, only a select few have managed to master it. Prove that you have the makings of a chess champion by acing this quiz!
Where did chess originate?
Greece
Rome
India
England
Contrary to popular belief, chess did not originate in England. Its history can be traced back over 1,500 years to India.
Traditionally, what color goes first?
Black
White
White usually plays first. That's why, when given the choice, most players choose to play with white as it seems more advantageous.
How many squares are there on a standard chess board?
40
52
64
76
Western square chess boards have a total of 64 individual squares. They're also called 8x8 boards.
How many pieces does each player start with?
8
16
20
40
In chess, each player starts with 16 pieces: one queen, one king, two rooks, two knights, two bishops and eight pawns.
What is another name for the rook?
Horse
Knight
Castle
Queen
The rook resembles a castle. Other names include the tower, rector or marquess.
How many points is the queen worth?
3
6
9
12
The queen is worth nine points. That means it's almost as valuable as both rooks and even more valuable than every pawn.
Which chess piece is considered to be the weakest?
Bishop
Queen
Pawn
Knight
A pawn is considered the weakest piece on a chessboard because it's only worth one point.
Which of the following is NOT a chess opening?
The Sicilian Defense
The Chimichanga
The Queen's Gambit
The Guy Lopez
A chess opening refers to the first moves played in a game, regardless of the color. When it comes to black, however, openings are known as a defense.
What letter shape does the knight move in?
L
K
Q
S
Knights move in a unique way. They are allowed to move two vertical squares and one horizontal square or vice versa, both of which form an L shape.
Which chess piece can jump over another?
Queen
Bishop
King
Knight
The knight is the only piece that can jump over other pieces, no matter the color.
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It's great to see that you're interested in this very complex game, but you've got a ways to go before you become a master.
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The chess world just welcomed its newest member: YOU! With a bit more work, you'll be winning matches and titles and ranking among some of the world's greatest.
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You have the makings of a chess champion. Your stellar results in this quiz means that you're ready to take the chess world by storm. Your competitors better watch out!
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