Are you a fan of the iconic board game that is Chess? Or perhaps want to see how much you know and learn more? These chess quiz questions are designed to test your knowledge. Will it be a checkmate?
Chess Quiz Round 1
How many pieces does each player have in Chess?
Sixteen ( one King, one Queen, two Rooks, two Bishops, two Knights and eight Pawns)
Which chess piece can only move one square in any direction?
The King can only move one square in any direction
How many squares are on a chessboard?
There are 64 squares on a chess board
Who was the first official World chess champion?
William Steinitz was recognised as the first official World chess champion in 1886
What determines which player starts first in a chess game?
The player with the light pieces goes first in a game of chess
Chess Quiz Round 2
Which is the most powerful piece on a chessboard?
The Queen is the most powerful piece on a chessboard
What do you call the horizontal lines on a chessboard?
The rows on a chessboard are called ranks
What is the World Chess Federation called?
The World Chess Federation is called FIDE
What position did Harry Potter play in the chess game in The Philosopher’s Stone?
Harry was a rook
Which chess piece sits between the King and the Knight at the start of a game?
The Bishop sits between the King and the Knight
Chess Quiz Round 3
What is the highest title for professional chess players?
Grandmaster is the highest title for professional chess players
What do you call the vertical lines on a chessboard?
The vertical lines on a chessboard are called flanks
Which two pieces move in chess in the castling move?
The King and the Rook can move in the castling move
What was the name of the computer who defeated World Champion Garry Kasparov in 1997?
Deep Blue
Which is the only chess piece that cannot move backwards?
The pawn is the only chess piece that cannot move backwards
Chess Quiz Round 4
Which is the least powerful piece on a chessboard?
The pawn is the least powerful piece on a chessboard
What does Check mean in a game of chess?
Check means the King is under attack
How often can the castling move be made in a game of chess?
The castling move can be made once by each player per game
What’s the name of the character in The Queen’s Gambit who wants to rise to the top of the chess World?
Beth Harmon
What is the term given when the pawn reaches the other side of a chessboard?
This is called Queening