Chess Quiz

1) Who is the current World Chess Champion?

Garry KasparovMagnus CarlsenDing LirenBobby Fisher

2) What is the minimum elo required to reach the international master (IM) title?

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3) Which is a common response of black to 1. e4?

The Sicialian defenseThe SpainThe Orang-UtanThe Kings indian defense

4) Which player holds the record for the highest rating of all time in classic chess?

Anatoly Karpov (2853)Bobby Fisher (2867)Garry Kasparov (2895)Magnus Carlsen (2882)

5) What does the 50 move rule refer to?

The players have to continue the game blindfold after 50 movesIt is not allowed to move the same piece more than 50 times in a gameThe game can be won by checking the opponent's king 50 timesIf no pawn was moved for 50 subsequent moves, the game ends in a draw

6) Which combination of pieces can potentially deliver a checkmate?

Rook and KnightRook and BishopKing and KnightKing and bishop

7) Which piece moves differently when it captures an opponent's piece?

KnightPawnQueenRook

8) In which year did a chess engine beat the world champion for the first time?

1928198719972011

9) What is a common chess tactic?

ForkSpoonKnifePlate

10) Which chess variation did Bobby Fisher invent?

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