Chess Strategies: Runaway, Capture, Protect

This video tutorial from Kids Academy focuses on strategies to save the king in chess when it is in check. The CPR method—Capture, Protect, Runaway—is introduced and explained with examples. The video covers each strategy in detail, providing scenarios where each can be applied. The importance of evaluating all options when the king is in check is emphasized. The video concludes with a brief introduction to checkmate, setting the stage for the next lesson.

What does the 'C' in CPR stand for in chess strategies?

• Challenge

• Castle

• Capture

• Check

Which of the following is NOT a part of the CPR strategy?

• Protect

• Capture

• Runaway

• Check

Which move is an example of the 'Runaway' strategy?

• King castles

• King blocks with a pawn

• King moves to a safe square

• King captures a piece

When using the 'Runaway' strategy, what is the king's movement limitation?

• One square at a time

• Two squares at a time

• Only diagonally

• Any number of squares

In the 'Capture' strategy, what is the main goal?

• To check the opponent

• To capture the attacking piece

• To move the king

• To block the attack

Why is capturing often the best option when in check?

• It removes the threat

• It ends the game

• It checks the opponent

• It allows castling

What does the 'Protect' strategy involve?

• Moving the king to safety

• Capturing the attacker

• Blocking the attack

• Checking the opponent

What is the main purpose of the 'Protect' strategy?

• To move the king

• To attack the opponent

• To block the check

• To capture a piece

What should you do if your king is in check and you can't use CPR strategies?

• It's checkmate

• Capture any piece

• Resign the game

• Move any piece

What is the ultimate goal of chess as mentioned in the video?

• To stalemate the opponent

• To checkmate the opponent's king

• To capture all pieces

• To draw the game