Introduction to Chess

The earliest form of chess was known as __________.

• chatur

• chaturanga

• catur

• chayturangee

Chess is also known as __________.

• "the game of thrones"

• "the game of elephants"

• "the game of kings"

• "the game of knights"

Chaturanga was known as shatranj in which country?

• Persia

• America

• India

• Russia

Which historic chess set was made with whale teeth and walrus tusks?

• Lewis (Uig) Chessmen

• Russian chess set

How many chequered squares are there on a chess board?

• 64

• 48

• 36

What are the colours of standard chess pieces?

• Red and blue

• Green and black

• Black and white

• Black and grey

Which is the most powerful piece in the game of chess?

• Rook

• Bishop

• King

• Queen

Which chess piece looks like a horse?

• Pawn

• Knight

• Bishop

• Rook

A player who has the ______ pieces starts first in the game of chess.

• white

• black

• most

• least

What is the main objective in a game of chess?

• Put the opponent's queen under a direct attack from which escape is impossible.

• Put the opponent's rook under a direct attack from which escape is impossible.

• Put the opponent's king under a direct attack from which escape is impossible.

• Put the opponent's pieces under a direct attack from which escape is impossible.