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Searching For Bobby Fischer Trivia Quiz

"Searching for Bobby Fischer" is one of my all-time favorites. If you love the movie, this quiz will be no problem.

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

Author
rdedirektor

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,078

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
333

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What toy did Josh use to make a set of chess men? Hint

Lincoln Logs

Legos

Tinker Toys

Play-Dough

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Question 2 of 10

2. When Vinnie is playing the Grandmaster, what game does he suggest the Grandmaster go play? Hint

Monopoly

Chinese Checkers

Risk

Othello

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Question 3 of 10

3. What actor had a cameo as the chess parent who offered to get Fred a tuna-fish sandwich? Hint

Tony Shalhoub

William H. Macy

Tim Allen

Greg Kinnear

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Question 4 of 10

4. Complete the quote: "He's not afraid of losing! He's afraid of losing your _____!" Hint

trust

faith

money

love

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does Josh earn during his lessons with Bruce? Hint

Master class points

Money

Snacks

Gold chessmen

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Question 6 of 10

6. When Bruce presents Josh with the certificate before his last match, the rank written on it is "Grandmaster".

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Bruce flies with the family to the final tournament.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. When Fred goes to see the adult chess tournament, which of the following players is not mentioned? Hint

Roman Dzindzichashvili

Asa Hoffman

Vladimir Bansk

Joel Benjamin

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Question 9 of 10

9. When Josh was practicing after cleaning his room, what was unusual about how he was practicing? Hint

He wasn't writing his moves down.

He was using all black pieces.

He wasn't using pieces.

He didn't move pieces after touching them.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which chess piece did Bruce say Josh was? Hint

King

Knight

Rook

Pawn

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What toy did Josh use to make a set of chess men?

Answer: Legos

One of my favorite shots in the movie is when the camera pans through the door of the Lego castle to show the men lined up.

2. When Vinnie is playing the Grandmaster, what game does he suggest the Grandmaster go play?

Answer: Chinese Checkers

Couldn't resist putting in "Othello" as a choice; Laurence Fishburne, who played Vinnie, also played the Moor in Kenneth Branaugh's film adaptation of Shakespeare's "Othello."

3. What actor had a cameo as the chess parent who offered to get Fred a tuna-fish sandwich?

Answer: William H. Macy

In the finals of his first tournament, Josh played the son of William H. Macy's character.

4. Complete the quote: "He's not afraid of losing! He's afraid of losing your _____!"

Answer: love

A great scene between Joan Allen (Bonnie Waitzkin) and Joe Montegna (Fred Waitzkin). She is accusing him of pushing their son too hard, and for allowing victory to be the most important thing.

5. What does Josh earn during his lessons with Bruce?

Answer: Master class points

It broke Josh's heart when he found out that Bruce could take them away, as well.

6. When Bruce presents Josh with the certificate before his last match, the rank written on it is "Grandmaster".

Answer: True

Grandmaster is the highest ranking a chess player can achieve. In actuality, Josh's rank at the time would probably qualify him as just under a National Master.

7. Bruce flies with the family to the final tournament.

Answer: False

Josh, his parents, and Vinnie go to the tournament together. Bruce comes later that day.

8. When Fred goes to see the adult chess tournament, which of the following players is not mentioned?

Answer: Vladimir Bansk

Joel Benjamin and Roman Dzindzichashvili are actual high-level chess players who played themselves in the film. Asa Hoffman was played by actor Austin Pendleton, known for his work in such films as "Guarding Tess", "My Cousin Vinny", and "Finding Nemo". Also playing himself in the film was Grandmaster Kamran Shirazi.

9. When Josh was practicing after cleaning his room, what was unusual about how he was practicing?

Answer: He wasn't using pieces.

High-level players can play without a board or pieces, and without a record of the moves. They have developed the ability to keep the board straight in their heads.

10. Which chess piece did Bruce say Josh was?

Answer: King

A scene shortly after this one has a great line..."To teach a child to want to win and not to prepare him is wrong."

Source: Author rdedirektor

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