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WondChess1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the notation system for a chess board called?

A

algebraic

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2
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Where does the notating system start on the board?

A

The bottom left square of the white side.

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3
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What are the columns called?

A

Files

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4
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What are the horizontal rows called?

A

Ranks

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5
Q

How are the files notated?

A

Letters, a through g, left to right.

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6
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How are the ranks notated?

A

Numbers, 1 through 8, bottom to top.

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7
Q

How does the notation work from the other side of the board?

A

They use the same names. Many chess boards have the files and ranks named.

(you don’t change the name of a road based on which direction you are going)

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8
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What types of pieces does each side start with?

A

16 pieces

King (K),

Queen (Q),

2 Bishops (B - Bishop’s hat),

2 Knights (N occasionally KT - the horse),

2 Rooks (R - castle top),

8 Pawns (usually not notated)

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9
Q

What is the notation for where a piece moves to?

A

The letter plus the square name

Be4 means the Bishop moved to e4.

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10
Q

How do you name the space to where a pawn moves?

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Usually, just the name of the space, such as e4.

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11
Q

How can these vary?

A

In different languages, the pieces have different names.

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12
Q

How do you win a chess game?

A

Take your opponent’s king.

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13
Q

How do you lose a chess game?

A

Lose your king.

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14
Q

What is the loss of a King called?

A

Checkmate

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15
Q

How do you count points on a chess board?

A

King - above valuing

Queen - 9 points

Rook - 5 points

Bishop and Knight - 3 points

Pawns - 1 point

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16
Q

How is the point system valuable?

A

It helps you calculate the value of a move.

17
Q

Which is the “strongest piece”?

A

The Queen

18
Q

Has this always been true?

A

No. Originally, it was not.

It changed in Spain in 1475, because of powerful Queen Isabella, the Queen piece became much more powerful.

19
Q

How can the “modern” Queen move?

A

In all directions, any # of squares: left/right, forward/back, diagonal (either direction and forward/back)

20
Q

What is the notation for a square to which a piece can move?

A

Control.

The piece controls that position.

21
Q

How many positions does the Queen control from a corner?

A

21

22
Q

How many squares does the Queen control near the middle of the board?

A

27 or 42% of the board.

23
Q

When is it best to use the Queen?

A

When the lesser pieces have moved forward and secured a path.

24
Q

Where does one piece capture another piece?

A

Where they land.

25
Q

Can you capture your own pieces?

A

No.

26
Q

How can the King move?

A

One space in any direction.

27
Q

What are the restrictions on the movement of the King?

A

It cannot take the other king.

It cannot take any piece defended by another piece. (??)

28
Q

What 3 options does a King have if it is put into Check?

A

(1) Move to safety.
(2) The King or another of his pieces captures the checking piece.
(3) The check is blocked (gets in between)

29
Q

What position can a King never be put in?

A

In a space next to the other King.

30
Q

How can a rook move?

A

Any file or rank position.

It was the most powerful piece until the Queen was upgraded.

It controls 14 positions from anywhere on the board.

Therefore, Rooks don’t have to be at the center of the board to be at their full strength.

31
Q

Where did chess begin and what did they have before the Bishop?

A

India.

An elephant.

32
Q

How was the role of the Bishop changed in the 1400s?

A

It is confined to the diagonals, in either direction. This means that is stays on the same color square.

33
Q

What are Bishops of Opposite Colors?

A

When One Bishop is trapped on one color and the opponent’s Bishop is trapped on the other color.

34
Q

Which is the only piece that can jump over other pieces?

A

The Knight.

All other pieces must serve as blocking pieces.

35
Q

What is the notation for a capture?

A

If a black move, either:

…Rd4 or

…Rxd4

The white moves don’t have the 3 dots.

36
Q

How do you notate a Check?

A

A plus sign.

…Qxg2+

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