UIl JH Chess

Front

What is the definition of stalemate?

Back

The king and the rest of the pieces have no legal moves but the king isn't in check.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

Which piece is the weakest and can move any direction but only one step?

Back

King

Front

What is the definition of en passant?

Back

A special pawn capture that can occur when an opponent's pawn moves two ranks forward from its starting square.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the correct chess setup for white?

Back

The back row from left to right: Rook, Knight, Bishop, Queen, King, Bishop, Knight, Rook. The front row is filled with Pawns.

Front

What is an example of checkmate?

Back

A situation where the king is in check and has no legal moves to escape.

Front

What is the objective of chess?

Back

To checkmate the opponent's king.

Front

What is a pawn promotion?

Back

When a pawn reaches the opposite side of the board, it can be promoted to any other piece, usually a queen.

Front

What does it mean to castle in chess?

Back

A special move involving the king and a rook, allowing the king to move two squares towards the rook and the rook to move to the square next to the king.

Front

What is a check in chess?

Back

A situation where the king is under direct threat of capture.

Front

What is the difference between check and checkmate?

Back

Check means the king is threatened but can escape; checkmate means the king is threatened and cannot escape.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5