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The History of Chess

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  • Q1

    When was chess invented [aka. Chaturanga]

    611 AD

    6th Century

    522 AD

    8th Century

    45s
  • Q2

    What are the 2 key features?

    The 12x8 board feature

    The Divisions of Chess

    Rules of Pieces Movements

    Origin of the 5th Century

    The Kings Outcome or Summary
    45s
  • Q3

    Which of these are NOT PART of the origin of chess

    This was a game about the history of war.

    I dont know?

    The Oldest Records date back to 7th century.

    Creating the game for a royal ranked member.

    60s
  • Q4

    When was chess spread worldwide in Europe?

    7th Century (601 - 700 AD)

    9th Century (801 - 900 AD)

    11th Century (1001 - 1100 AD)

    10th Century (901 - 1000 AD)

    30s
  • Q5

    When did chess change its form to the one we know today?

    1562 CE

    1928 CE

    1422 CE

    1500 CE

    120s
  • Q6

    Where did the word "Chess" Originate From?

    Tyeah

    Shah

    Sreah

    Syah

    20s
  • Q7

    The First Internet Chess was in 1992 and evolved to have these _________________________.

    Types of Rights

    Types of Events

    Types of Puzzles

    Types of Lessons

    60s
  • Q8

    Which of these following countries banned chess?

    Morocco

    France

    Philippines

    South Africa

    60s
  • Q9

    Which piece changed from Advisor?

    Knight

    Pawn

    Queen

    Counsellor

    120s
  • Q10

    These _____________ were made to improve chess skills in different situations.

    Puzzles

    Tutorials

    Kills

    Wins

    Pieces

    Promotions

    10s
  • Q11

    Which Continent did Modern Chess start to form?

    S.A.

    Oceania

    N.A.

    Africa

    Europe

    Asia

    45s
  • Q12

    What was the language of Chaturanga?

    Mao

    Somali

    Sanskrit

    Filipino

    60s
  • Q13

    When was chess introduced to Arabs?

    After the Philippine Conquest of Spain

    After the Islamic Conquest of Africa

    After the Islamic Conquest of Iran

    After the Islamic Conquest of Persia

    120s
  • Q14

    What was the Deep Blue's Triumph against in 1997?

    Bobby Fischer

    Magnus Carlsen

    Levy

    Garry Kasparov

    45s
  • Q15

    What are the the pieces that Adolf Anderssen sacrificed for a checkmate?

    Counsellor and Advisor

    Both Rooks and the Queen

    King and Knight

    Queen and Both Knights

    60s

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