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The Chess Test 2
This quiz is not so much about the game as it is plain fun trivia!
Fun:
(2.39)
Difficulty:
(1.45)
Quiz ID: #10029
Category:
Hobbies
>
Games
Submitted By:
rt1819
Question #1
There is a sport called "Chessboxing", which involves a round of boxing as well as a round of chess.
True
False
Question #2
There is such a thing as four-way chess.
True
False
Question #3
"Monkey House" is a type of chess game.
True
False
Question #4
The first time a pawn moves, how many different places can he move?
1 place
2 places
3 places
4 places
5 places
Question #5
What is the only move in chess where you can move two pieces at a time?
Your Answer:
1 word, 8 letters. There is also an alternate answer.
Show Hint
Question #6
What is pawn promotion?
When a pawn passes an opposing pawn and gets captured
When a pawn reaches the end of the board and changes into a piece of higher rank
When you use another piece of yours to block check
Question #7
What is En Passant?
When a pawn passes an opposing pawn, getting captured
When a pawn reaches the end of the board, changing into a piece of higher rank
When you use one of your pieces to block check
Question #8
What is interposition?
When a pawn passes an opposing pawn, getting captured
When a pawn reaches the other side of the board, changing into a piece of higher rank
When you use one of your pieces or pawns to block check
Question #9
Which color traditionally goes first in chess?
White
Black
Doesn't matter
Flip a coin
The younger person goes first.
Question #10
There are only two kings on the board. Who is going to win?
You can't tell by the information.
White, because white always wins, of course.
Black, because the black king is stronger.
Nobody, it's a stalemate.
Question #11
How many of your sixteen pieces can you move on your first turn?
2
8
10
4
Question #12
In 1972, I was named U.S. chess champion and have frequently been called the best chess player of all time. Who am I?
Your Answer:
2 words, 12 letters. There are 2 alternate answers.
Show Hint
Question #13
Is it possible to checkmate with only a knight and bishop?
No
Yes
Question #14
Capablanca (a very, very famous chess player) was never checkmated.
True
False
Question #15
In the series "Star Trek", they played chess.
True
False
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