UIL Chess Puzzle 23-24

Front

What is the name of the chess piece that moves in straight lines horizontally or vertically?

Back

Rook (R)

Front

What is the term for a situation in chess where a player's king is under direct threat of capture?

Back

Check

Front

What is the objective of the game of chess?

Back

To checkmate the opponent's king.

Front

What is the term for a chess move that puts the opponent's king in checkmate?

Back

Checkmate

Front

What is the name of the chess piece that can jump over other pieces?

Back

Knight (N)

Front

What is the term for a chess piece that is moved to a square where it can attack an opponent's piece?

Back

Attack

Front

What is the term for a chess piece that is not able to move without putting its own king in check?

Back

Pinned piece

Front

What is the name of the chess piece that can only move forward one square at a time, but captures diagonally?

Back

Pawn (P)

Front

What is the term for a situation where a player has no legal moves left but their king is not in check?

Back

Stalemate

Front

What is the term for a chess strategy that involves controlling the center of the board?

Back

Center control