Chess Terminology

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1. What is another word for the term "Walking the Plank"? Answer: (One Word (8 letters))

2. The opening move "Nc3" is called what? Durkin's Attack King's Indian Attack Dunst Opening Paris Opening

3. What is the term used for a piece that cannot avoid capture, but which moves to inflict the greatest possible damages to the opponent? Answer: (One Word, sometimes termed "Kamikaze")

4. When Double Checked, only the King can move. The space to which the King moves is called what? Exit Square Hide Square Rescue Square Flight Square

5. True or False: In a "Maiden's Game", pieces are captured faster than usual. True False

6. A "Mysterious Rook Move" is primarily used to do what? Encourage the opponent to capture a piece There is no such move Warn the opponent that Checkmate is imminent Discourage the opponent from capturing a piece

7. What is a "Bare King"? A King that is not near any of its own color A King that is the only piece of its color on the board A King left open to Check A King used as bait to trap another piece

8. If a player says "J’adoube", then they may do what? Take a break Pass their turn Touch a piece without moving it Resign

9. What term is used when a Pawn is promoted but does not become a Queen? Answer: (One Word (14 letters))

10. Give the term for this situation: White moves Rook to b3 to avoid capture by Black's Rook, leaving their Pawn on a2 open to a capture by Black's Rook. Answer: (One Word, also called an "X-Ray")