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Chess For Dummies Trivia Quiz

In chess the king can move one space in any direction. This simple quiz (if you know how to play) is on the movements of the five other pieces.

A multiple-choice quiz by bryceh. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bryceh

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
68,153

Updated
Jan 03 24

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
5 / 5

Plays
7294

Last 3 plays: daveguth (3/5), Riders23 (5/5), Soumesh (5/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. Which are the movement capabilities of the chess pawn? Hint

It moves two spaces forward at a time, but captures moving just a space forward.

It moves ones space diagonally at a time, and captures moving one space forward.

It moves one space forward at a time, and captures moving two spaces.

It can be moved only one square forward (or two squares on its first move), but it captures with a diagonal move.

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Question 2 of 5

2. Which are the movement capabilities of the chess knight? Hint

It is moved two squares, in any vertical or diagonal direction, and then two squares horizontal.

It is moved one square in any vertical or horizontal direction, and then any number of squares farther.

It is moved one square in any vertical or horizontal direction, and then two squares farther diagonal.

It is moved an L-shape going two squares in one row and one square in a perpendicular row.

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Question 3 of 5

3. Which are the movement capabilities of the chess rook? Hint

It can move in a diagonal direction over any number of consecutive squares.

It can move in a horizontal direction over any number of consecutive squares.

It can move either in a vertical or horizontal direction over any number of open consecutive squares.

It can move in a vertical direction over any number of consecutive squares.

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which are the movement capabilities of the chess bishop? Hint

It can move in a vertical direction over any number of squares.

It can move one square in any vertical or horizontal direction, and then one square farther diagonal

It can move in a horizontal direction over any number of squares.

It can move in a diagonal direction over any number of squares.

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which are the movement capabilities of the chess queen? Hint

It can move any number of squares in a forward or diagonal direction.

It can move any number of squares in a horizontal or sideways direction.

It can move any number of squares in a forward, backward, sideways or diagonal direction.

It can move any number of squares in a sideways or diagonal direction.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which are the movement capabilities of the chess pawn?

Answer: It can be moved only one square forward (or two squares on its first move), but it captures with a diagonal move.

The weakest piece; but with great potential. If gotten to the opponent's last row, it may change into a queen, rook, knight, or bishop.

2. Which are the movement capabilities of the chess knight?

Answer: It is moved an L-shape going two squares in one row and one square in a perpendicular row.

This piece is usually shaped like a horse's head. This is also the only piece that can jump over other pieces.

3. Which are the movement capabilities of the chess rook?

Answer: It can move either in a vertical or horizontal direction over any number of open consecutive squares.

This piece is usually shaped like a small castle.

4. Which are the movement capabilities of the chess bishop?

Answer: It can move in a diagonal direction over any number of squares.

This piece has an elongated shape, with a pointed head, and with a small diagonal slice up top.

5. Which are the movement capabilities of the chess queen?

Answer: It can move any number of squares in a forward, backward, sideways or diagonal direction.

The most powerful piece, usually has a crown on top and is only slightly shorter than the king.

Source: Author bryceh

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