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Chess Quiz

Authored by Ron Denholm

Social Studies

8th Grade

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Chess Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of the game of chess?

To capture all of the opponent's pieces

To checkmate the opponent's king

To control the center of the board

To promote a pawn to a queen

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization sets the standard rules for chess today?

FIFA

FIDE

NBA

IOC

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many pieces does each player control in a game of chess?

12

14

16

18

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the vertical columns on a chessboard called?

Ranks

Files

Rows

Lines

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which piece is placed on the central square of the same color at the beginning of the game?

King

Rook

Queen

Bishop

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used for a game ending without a checkmate?

Resign

Draw

Stalemate

Forfeit

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the variation of chess that involves faster time controls?

Correspondence chess

Online chess

Fast chess

Chess960

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