Chess Quiz

What is the term for a move that directly attacks the opponent's king?

• Check

• Castling

• En passant

• Promotion

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which piece moves in an L-shape on the chessboard?

• Bishop

• Queen

• Knight

• Rook

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the tactic used when a player sacrifices minor material in order to expose the opponent's king to an attack.

• Fork

• Pin

• Skewer

• Gambit

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In chess, what is it called when a pawn reaches the opposite side of the board and is then promoted?

• Castling

• Checkmate

• Promotion

• Stalemate

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the primary strategic purpose of the move known as "castling"?

• To capture an opposing piece

• To place the opponent in check

• To protect the king and develop the rook

• To promote a pawn

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is a correct example of a "pin" in chess?

• A queen directly behind a bishop, both threatened by an opposing rook

• A knight moving to fork a king and queen

• A bishop capturing a knight

• A pawn moving two squares forward on its first move

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does it mean to be "in check" in chess?

• The king is in a position to be captured on the next move unless the situation is resolved

• A pawn has reached the opposite end of the board

• A player has no legal moves left, but their king is not in check

• A player captures the opponent's queen

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Plan a strategy to use a "fork" to simultaneously attack two pieces with your knight. Which pieces are most commonly effective targets for this tactic?

• King and Queen

• Two pawns

• Two knights

• Bishop and rook

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

You notice your opponent's pieces are aligned such that you can execute a skewer. What should be your next move?

• Move your rook to a position where it can threaten a line of the opponent's queen and king.

• Advance your pawn to promote it to a queen.

• Castle to protect your king.

• Offer a draw.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Develop a plan to transition from the opening to the middlegame focusing on controlling the center of the board. What should be your primary consideration?

• Moving your king to safety through castling

• Positioning your pawns and pieces to control the central squares

• Attacking your opponent's queen early to gain material advantage

• Exchanging as many pawns as possible

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking