Chess Quiz

What is the main objective of the game of chess?

• To capture all of the opponent's pieces

• To checkmate the opponent's king

• To control the center of the board

• To promote a pawn to a queen

Which organization sets the standard rules for chess today?

• FIFA

• FIDE

• NBA

• IOC

How many pieces does each player control in a game of chess?

• 12

• 14

• 16

• 18

What are the vertical columns on a chessboard called?

• Ranks

• Files

• Rows

• Lines

Which piece is placed on the central square of the same color at the beginning of the game?

• King

• Rook

• Queen

• Bishop

What is the term used for a game ending without a checkmate?

• Resign

• Draw

• Stalemate

• Forfeit

What is the name of the variation of chess that involves faster time controls?

• Correspondence chess

• Online chess

• Fast chess

• Chess960

How many squares are there on a standard chessboard?

• 32

• 48

• 64

• 72

Where are the rooks placed at the beginning of a chess game?

• On the central squares

• On the outside corners

• Next to the knights

• In front of the pawns

Who moves first in a game of chess?

• The player controlling the black pieces

• The player controlling the white pieces

• The player who wins a coin toss

• The player who loses a coin toss