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? King's Indian Attack Dunst Opening Paris Opening Durkin's Attack

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? Flight Square Rescue Square Exit Square Hide 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? There is no such move Encourage the opponent to capture a piece Discourage the opponent from capturing a piece Warn the opponent that Checkmate is imminent

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

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

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")