Chess Puzzle 14-15

Can White checkmate Black in one move?

• Rg1

• Rg3

• Rh8

• No, White can’t checkmate in one move.

Answer explanation

White can checkmate by playing Rh8, placing the rook on h8 to attack the black king. The other options do not deliver checkmate in one move.

If White can checkmate Black in two moves, what is White’s second move?

• a) d7

• b) e7

• c) Qf6

• d) White can’t checkmate Black in two moves.

Answer explanation

White's second move, Qf6, puts the Black king in checkmate. The Black king has no legal moves, and no pieces can block or capture the queen. Thus, Qf6 is the correct move to achieve checkmate in two moves.

If White can checkmate in three moves, what is White’s third move?

• Ne6

• Rh8

• Ng6

• White can’t checkmate in three moves.

Answer explanation

White's third move, Ng6, delivers checkmate by attacking the Black king and preventing any escape. The other options do not lead to a checkmate in three moves.

How many moves does White need to checkmate Black?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• White can’t checkmate Black.

Answer explanation

White can checkmate Black in 2 moves by strategically placing their pieces to control key squares and limit Black's options, leading to a forced checkmate position.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What is White’s best move?

• Nd6

• Be5+

• Nb5

• Qc3 and offer a draw.

Answer explanation

Be5+ is the best move as it delivers a check, forcing Black to respond. This move can lead to a favorable position for White, while the other options do not create immediate threats or advantages.

What is White’s best move?

• Qa2

• Qb8

• h3

• Qxe5

Answer explanation

White's best move is Qxe5, as it captures a central pawn and puts pressure on Black's position. The other options do not provide the same tactical advantage or control over the board.

Which move by White wins Black’s queen?

• exf4

• h4

• Re8

• White can’t win Black’s queen.

Answer explanation

The move Re8 places pressure on the Black queen, forcing it to move or be captured. This tactical maneuver effectively wins the queen for White.

If White can checkmate Black in three moves, what is White’s third move?

• Bg2

• Rc7

• Rxc8

• White can’t checkmate Black in three moves.

Answer explanation

White's third move, Rxc8, captures the Black rook and delivers checkmate. This move is part of a sequence that forces Black into a position where they cannot escape check, confirming that White can indeed checkmate in three moves.