Chess Trivia
From pawn promotions to Reykjavik showdowns, prove you're not just a misplaced rook on the board!
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
In chess, how many pawns does each player start with?
8
Which city hosted the historic chess showdown in 1972 between Fischer and Spassky, a symbolic Cold War battle dubbed the "Match of the Century"?
Reykjavik
Which chess piece dominates the board with its ability to move any number of squares horizontally, vertically, and diagonally?
Queen
What is the chess rule that allows a pawn to change into a more powerful piece when it reaches the board's far end?
Pawn promotion
Which renowned opening, starting with 1.d4 d5 and featuring 2.c4, can the English Opening often transpose into?
Queen’s Gambit