Chess Trivia
From pawn promotions to Reykjavik showdowns, prove you're not just a misplaced rook on the board!
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
In chess, what term describes a scenario where a player isn’t in check yet has no legal moves available?
Stalemate
Which chess rule lets a player claim a draw when the same board position appears three times during a game?
Threefold repetition
Which American-born chess prodigy's 1972 victory over Boris Spassky ended Soviet chess dominance during the Cold War?
Bobby Fischer
Which Hungarian chess prodigy broke Bobby Fischer's record as the youngest grandmaster and became the only woman ever ranked in the global top 10?
Judit Polgár
Which ancient Indian game, dating from the 6th century CE and reflecting four military divisions, is seen as the precursor to modern chess?
Chaturanga