Chess Pieces
What is the piece value of the queen?
9 points
In what country did chess originate?
India
Who is the worlds best chess player?
Magnus Carlsen
What do you say when you win a game of chess?
"Checkmate"
What are the two most common colors in chess?
Black & white
The king's place value is?
Priceless
What was the name of the chess computer that beat Garry Kasparov?
Deep Blue
What is Magnus Carlsen's IQ?
190
Which pieces can you move on your first turn?
The pawns and knights
What piece can never be captured?
The King
Which two pieces move only vertically and horizontally?
The rook and king
What is the name of the board game that chess is based off of?
Chaturanga
In what year did Magnus Carlsen play his first tournament?
1998
What are the four ways a chess game can end in?
Checkmate, stalemate, three move repetition draw, and fifty move draw.
Rounded to the nearest hour how long was the worlds longest game of chess?
Twenty hours
What does F.I.D.E stand for?
Fédération Internationale des Échecs