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Chess
Questions about the game of Chess. Electronic versions of chess may be asked about here, as a second category, but would be more appropriately placed in a Video Games category.
2,793 Questions
How many rectangles on the average chess board?
Rectangles made up of squares on the chess board come in the 28 "flavors" listed here: 1x2, 2x3, 3x4, 4x5, 5x6, 6x7, 7x8 1x3, 2x4, 3x5, 4x6, 5x7, 6x8 1x4, 2x5, 3x6, 4x7, 5x8 1x5, 2x6, 3x7, 4x8 1x6, 2x7, 3x8 1x7, 2x8 1x8 Need another way to see it? Okay, try this: 1x2, 1x3, 1x4, 1x5, 1x6, 1x7, 1x8 2x3, 2x4, 2x5, 2x6, 2x7, 2x8 3x4, 3x5, 3x6, 3x7, 3x8 4x5, 4x6, 4x7, 4x8 5x6, 5x7, 5x8 6x7, 6x8 7x8
What is the length and breadth of ludo chess?
A chess board is made up of 64 squares, of alternating colours (usually black and white): 8 squares down and 8 squares across. The actual size of the board can vary considerably, ranging from pocket size boards, through standard size boards, to even over-large boards that could be played outdoors, and so on.
How many black squares are on a checker-board?
Total 32 pieces: 16 blacks , 16 whites.
The 16 chess pieces are made up of 1 King, 1 queen, 2 bishops, 2 knights, 2 rooks, and 8 pawns. Every game of chess starts off with 32 peices (16 per person). 2 kings, 2 queens, 2, bishops, 2 knights, 2 rooks, and 8 pawns.
A gambit is not any specific move. Rather, it is a type of move. A gambit is a move which apparently sacrifices material (generally a pawn). It is played in order to have a long-term strategic advantage which makes up for the short-term material loss.
Chess originated in India in or about the 6th century AD when it was known as Chaturanga. It was moved across the world by conquering armies and well received everywhere. By the 1200s, the 'modern game' was taken to Scandinavia by the vikings.
What is en passant captures in chess?
En-passant in French means "in passing". When en-passant occurs is when a pawn is on its starting position and another pawn(playing black) is a knights position away from the white pawn. When the white pawn moves up 2 spaces the pawn runs through blacks spot where he can capture. On the next move black can choose to attack the pawn or to ignore it. En-passant can only be played after the immediate move. Black can not play en-passant on the move following that.
How many ways to draw in chess?
Firstly there is drawn by repetition. This occurs when the position is repeated over three moves.
First and a half, there is perpetual check. This term describes a situation where one could continually check an opponent's king. Technically this would only result in a forced draw if the position is repeated three times, constituting a draw by repetition. A typical player will realize the implications of the moves and offer a draw.
Secondly there is stalemate. Stalemate occurs when a player has no legal moves. Typically this occurs when one opponent is reduced to just a king and is surrounded on all sides by attacking pieces. This causes an immediate draw, to the chagrin of many a player.
Thirdly there is drawn by insufficient material. This situation occurs when there is no possible way to force checkmate on an opponent with the pieces on the board. Examples would be a king versus king, or a king and minor piece vs. lone king.
Fourthly there is the fifty-move rule. If fifty moves are made without moving a pawn and no captures made, a player can claim a draw. This is only a draw if either player claims it.
How do the horses take in chess?
A Knight (Horse) must always move in an L shape in any direction. It either moves two squares sideways and then one square up or down, or two squares up or down, and then one square sideways.
The knight is also the only piece allowed to "jump" over other pieces.
When do you say checkmate when playing chess?
You don't have to say either. No chess rule requires it, and it may be distracting to your opponent or those around you in a tournament. If you achieve checkmate, you should offer a handshake, or do whatever you normally do to conclude your games, but you do not have to say "checkmate."
What game do the winner move backwards and the runner-ups move forward?
The winners in a "tug of war" go backwards
Why is chess considered a game of strategy?
The complex game of chess requires the contemplation of both players using both short (tactics) and long range (strategy) planning with the ultimate goal of capturing the king . Players are , of necessity , required to be intimately acquainted with the different capabilities of each chess piece as well as the intricacies of the playing and winning the game through the experiences that come from both playing and studying the game .
Where was the game chess first played?
north east india
Chess has developed over the centuries, with its origin in games played in India before the 6th Century A.D. From there is spread through the Arab world before evolving into its current form in Europe in the 15th century A.D.
Who is the world's best ever chess player?
I believe the best chess player of all time is Bobby Fischer as he can remember every detail of the games he played.That is a very heated subject. If you were to say any of these names, few people would argue much:
Jose Raul Capablanca
Dr. Emanuel Lasker
Robert James Fischer
Garry Kasparov
Dr. Alexander A. Alekhine
Anatoly Karpov
Dr. Mikhail Botvinnik
Tigran Petrosian
Mikhail Tal
Garry Kasparov .
Which retailers sell glass chess sets?
One can buy a glass chess set through Amazon. They have a wide selection available from different brands, manufacturers, and distributors, often at prices lower than can be found at brick and mortar stores.
Do you have to have check before check mate?
Actually, in chess you should not have to say 'check', since players should be paying attention to the threats that are on the board. If a player in check makes a move that leaves them in check, which is illegal, their opponent may not simply capture the king. Instead, the opponent should kindly inform the player that they are in check, then the player should take back their previous move and make a legal one using the piece that was touched, if possible.
Do you have to say check when you are in target with a king in chess?
Yes. If you have your opponents king under threat, you have to say check. If you have their king in a position to take it and they have no move left to save it, you say checkmate.
No, you don't have to say check or checkmate. I used to play in USCF tournaments and we never did.
What are good openings in chess?
Typically, there are four widely accepted (and most common) opening moves for white. They are e4, d4, c4, and Nf3. We will consider each below, as well as some possible alternatives to these moves. In general, the goals of the opening are to attack and/or occupy the center, develop the pieces (especially the knights and bishops) and increase mobility of the pieces, prepare defenses for your king (often through castling), and preparing your attack on your opponent.
King's Pawn Opening (1. e4)
In the King's Pawn Opening, white plays aggressively - opening lines for the queen and king's-side bishop, attacks and occupies the center, and prepares for d4 later on to develop a classical center.
Black has several responses to e4 which are in approximate order of popularity c5, e5, e6, c6, d6, d5, g6, Nf6, or Nc6. The first, c5, leads to the popular Sicilian Defense. Through this opening, white and black both play aggressively in an attack-counterattack style. A typical second move might be 2. Nf3 Nc6.
The second, e5, leads to several popular variations, most notably the Ruy Lopez (or Spanish) Opening - 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5. The Ruy Lopez if often countered with the Morphy Defense 3... a6. Other variations of 1. e4 e5 typically include King's Gambit, Vienna Game, Bishops Opening, and Center Game.
The move e6 leads to the French Defense which prepares for the later d5.
Queen's Pawn Opening (1. d4)
Typical responses to 1. d4 are 1... d5 and Nf6. Also, the Dutch Defense 1... f5 is frequently used. Generally, the Queen's Pawn Opening invites a more closed game (as compared to the King's Pawn Opening's more open, tactical games). Also, d4 tends to be used less frequently, especially be amateur players. Finally, there are generally less traps and pitfalls with d4 based opening when compared to e4 openings. Usually moves which appear natural have no serious ramifications.
English Opening (1. c4)
The English Opening is very versatile and easily transposes into other openings. For example, 1... e5 leads to a Reversed Sicilian position, and e6 usually leads to the Queen's Gambit Declined. Typical responses by black are 1... Nf6, e5, e6, c5, g6, c6, or f5. The move 1... c5 leads to the symmetrical variation, which is often considered quite difficult to play.
Nf3 Opening
This opening is also quite versatile, particularly allowing white to either transpose or not transpose into various variations. This can be a useful tactic for avoiding certain positions while inviting others. White keeps the tempo and his position while waiting for black to provide more information as to how the opening will go before committing to a line. Generally e5 lines are avoided (as the knight can take the pawn), so more typical are d5 lines and sometimes c5 lines. Frequent responses by black include Nf6, d5, c5, and g6.
Other Openings
Other openings for white are typically considered dubious and for some mistakes. The moves 1. a4, h4, Na3, Nh3 are generally considered mistakes. The moves 1. a3, b3, b4, c3, d3, e3, f4, g3, and Nc3 are generally considered playable, and occasionally used as tactics for white. Black responses to these moves are usually e5 or d5 depending on the specific circumstance.
What is it called when a pawn reaches the other side of the chess board?
When a pawn reaches the other side of the board it can be exchanged for any other piece except a king. The choice is not limited to pieces that have been captured. This means that a person can get another queen for every pawn that reaches the other side and have several queens at the same time.
How many squares on a chessboard?
Number of 1x1 squares= 8*8=64
Number of 2x2 squares= 7x7=49
Number of 3x3 squares= 6x6=36
Number of 4x4 squares= 5x5=25
Number of 5x5 squares= 4x4=16
Number of 6x6 squares= 3x3=9
Number of 7x7 squares= 2x2=4
Number of 8x8 squares= 1x1=1
Total number of Squares= 8^2+7^2+6^2+...+2^2+1^2= 204
Can a rook be changed for a queen in one move?
No, A pawn can be changed for a queen in 6 moves when it reaches the back rank. The King and Rook can swap places in 1 move called Castling, however the path between them needs to be clear.
How do you win chess in three moves?
