Chess Part V

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What does the term 'En Prise' mean? When an exchange is made and the exchanged pieces are valued the same, but they aren't the same If you run out of time, but there was no other way your opponent could have won When a piece is left hanging and is not protected by another piece When both players stop writing their moves near the end of a game, so the end of the game cannot be recovered

2. In chess, what is a novelty? A move in the opening that has never been seen A ribbon or plaque that is given to a chess participant who didn't score very well A move that can win material, but doesn't always work A ribbon or plaque that is given to a chess participant who had the biggest upset

3. What is zugswang? When you can't make a move without giving your opponent an advantage A German term that means 'The king is dead' A move in between a series of exchanges that results in an advantage When you make moves that prevent your opponent from castling

4. What is an advanced pawn? A pawn that has left its original square and is protected A pawn in your opponent's territory A strong pawn (usually a passed pawn) with more value than a normal pawn A pawn that promotes, and then is taken by a strong piece, and then the strong piece is taken

5. In the opening, what is a rook lift? When a rook on its original square, captures the opposing rook, which is also on its original square When a rook is moved off the 1st rank during the opening When the rook is moved onto the 2nd rank in order to protect a fianchettoed bishop When a piece attacks the rook (usually a bishop) and forces it to move off the 1st rank

6. What is a Round Robin tournament where there are four players (three rounds) per section. 3 Robin System HKR 4 Robin System Quad

7. What is an 'Expert?' Someone with a rating between 2100 and 2299 Someone with a rating between 2300 and 2499 Someone with a rating between 2200 and 2399 Someone with a rating between 2000 and 2199

8. When is 'National Chess Day' in the US? October 9 Always one month after Labor Day The second Saturday of October October 8, the same day in 1853 when Narek Koshkakaryan beat the world champion in a brilliance game lasting 23 moves

9. What is the opposite of a clearance sacrifice? hindrance sacrifice interference sacrifice mountain sacrifice obstruction sacrifice

10. What word is used to describe it when a pawn is promoted to a rook, knight, or bishop? Diophantus Tactic Koltanawski Tactic underpromotion stalend