All,
Question 1. It is possible to mate with King and two Pawns versus bare King but
usually the weaker side allows a promotion. Hence this is rare.
Question 5. The answer is correct. It is true. A possible mating position is
Black King on h8, White Knight on e7 and f7 and the White King on g6 or h6.
However, the mate can not be forced. Masters usually agree a draw upon entering
that ending. See Kotov-Najdorf from the Zurich Candidates tournament 1953.
King and two Knights versus King and Pawn is a win in certain positions but
really is very tricky. Having a Pawn alleviates stalemate defences in certain
positions. At an event in the 1920s a player with the two Knights went into a
45 minute trance over the board before giving up and saying. "No thanks,I'll
take the draw."!
Regards,
Tyson
On 13 November 2018 at 22:08 Alan Dicey <adicey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Chess, True or False Quiz:
* Question #1
You can checkmate an opponent with two pawns and a king.
True or False
Answer to question #1.
True is the correct answer.
It is tricky not to receive a draw, but if you play your cards right, you
might receive a checkmate.
*Question #2
It is possible to be placed in checkmate with two bishops and a king.
True or False
Answer to Question #2 True is the correct answer.
It is very possible. It may be tricky, however if you get your opponent's
king into a corner, it is possible to place him in checkmate.
*Question #3
The king can castle past a square which is filled by another piece.
True or False
Answer to question # 3.
The correct answer is False.
The king cannot jump the piece situated in the space needed for castling.
*Question #4
Bobby Fischer became the Chess Champion of the World in 1972.
True or False
Answer to Question #4. True is the correct answer.
In 1972, Robert (Bobby) Fischer played for the title. In 1975, his reign
ended.
*Question #5
You can checkmate your opponent with two knights and a king.
True or False
Answer to question 5. True is the correct answer.
Again, this is very tricky, and is extremely hard to do. With some
planning,
a player can accomplish a checkmate.
*Question #6
Your opponent must say "check" when they place your king into check.
True or False
Answer to question 6. The correct answer is False.
Saying "check" is just a mere courtesy.
*Question #7
Checkmate can be accomplished in four moves.
True or False
Answer to question 7. True is the correct answer.
With the combination of a bishop and a queen, and if you move them at the
right time, a four move mate is possible.
*Question #8
In a closed game, the knight is usually better than a bishop.
True or False
Answer to question 8. True is the correct answer.
In a closed game, the knight can jump over pieces and escape and attack
pawns.
* Question #9.
In an open game, the knight is usually better than a bishop.
True or False
The Answer to question #9 The correct answer is False.
In an open game, a bishop can easily navigate across the board in
one or two
moves.
*Question #10
Chess originated in present day China.
True or False
Answer to question 10.
The correct answer is False.
Chess first originated in present day India. The "modern" game was taken
to
Scandinavia by Vikings in the 1200's.
With best regards
God Bless
Alan
Plantation, Sunny South Florida
"Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do Play Chess"
