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Chess Basics

Created by methane

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Chess

	"This quiz is meant for learning how to play the (in my opinion) amazing game called Chess. This game may help you think more logically in your life."
15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit

1. How many different types of chess pieces are there?

64

16

8

6

2. How many squares are there on a chess board?

32

64

16

8

3. It is possible to have 6 queens.

True

False

4. Bishops can move ______.

both vertically and horizontally

vertically

diagonally

horizontally

5. A fianchetto is when a pawn on the __ or __ file opens up for the bishop to take its place.

g, b

5, 7

2 , 8

a, f

6. A common saying in openings is "______ before bishops."

queen

pawns

knights

rooks

7. A rook is considered to be more valuable than a bishop.

True

False

8. It is possible to checkmate with two bishops.

True

False

9. What is the minimum amount of moves it takes for a pawn to promote?

6

1

4

5

10. How can the king castle?

there is no such thing as castling

kingside

both kingside and queenside

queenside