Chess For Beginners

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. The knight moves in what letter shape? "S" "A" "L" "N"

2. What does N stand for in chess? king queen pawn knight

3. Which color goes traditionally first? black none of the above depends on how old you are white

4. How does the pawn capture? forward diagonally backwards sideways

5. The king is worth nine points. True False

6. Which two pieces (combined), move closest to the same way as the queen? king & pawn pawn & rook pawn & bishop rook & bishop

7. Can a king put another king in checkmate? Yes No

8. Name a piece that is worth 3 points. Answer: (6 letters)

9. The queen ______ on her own color. ends is worth 5 points is captured starts

10. How many of the 16 chess pieces are you able to move on your first move? all 8 10 2