Chess Quiz
Authored by Rachel Campbell
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which piece moves in an L-shape on the chessboard?
Bishop
Queen
Knight
Rook
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DOK Level 1: Recall
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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