23 Best Chess Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Does the queen protect the king in chess?

T. Moore, Writer
Answered: Mar 11, 2019

The queen is the most powerful and prominent piece in the game of chess. She is able to move any number of squares vertically, horizontally, or diagonally and each player starts the game with one...Read More

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What does that mean when someone says checkmate?

Carice Snow, Motivator
Answered: Mar 04, 2019

In chess, the key is to move your chess pieces so that they block the king from being able to move any place. The king seems to be the most valuable piece in playing chess. The moves that the...Read More

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Who is the founder of chess?

A. Cook, English Professor
Answered: Mar 11, 2019

The person who invented chess is somewhat debatable, and not fully known. The earliest version of modern chess was a game called Chaturanga. Chess is one of the most ancient games in the world,...Read More

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What is the most important piece in the game of chess? And, why?

E. Austin
Answered: Mar 11, 2019

The queen is the most powerful piece in the game of chess, able to move any number of squares. The value of a chess piece is dictated by its strategic position and by its ability to work together...Read More

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Why is the king powerless in chess?

T. Moore, Writer
Answered: Mar 11, 2019

In chess, the king is the most invaluable piece; however, it is also the most vulnerable piece in chess because it is only able to move one square at a time, and it has no unique ability to move...Read More

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Is it true that all mathematicians are good at chess?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Aug 02, 2018

I would have to dispute the fact that all mathematicians are good at chess. While chess is a game that requires strong strategic skills, being a good mathematician does not necessarily mean that...Read More

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What is the connection between chess and intelligence?

E. Austin
Answered: Mar 11, 2019

Intelligence plays a significant role in determining chess skills and cognitive ability. It has been demonstrated that smart, mature, children are the ones who are more inclined to master the...Read More

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What qualities does make someone a good chess player?

E. Austin
Answered: Mar 11, 2019

Becoming a chess champion takes commitment, patience, dedication, and passion. First of all, you should be enthusiastic about the game. You have to enjoy the learning experience. Strong...Read More

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What was the best chess game ever played?

Carice Snow, Motivator
Answered: Mar 04, 2019

One of the best chess players was Bobby Fischer. He became the grandmaster in chess. Some people believe that he was the best chess player of all time. He was also very young. Probably the best...Read More

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How is chess played?

Carice Snow, Motivator
Answered: Mar 04, 2019

Chess is played by first setting up your chess pieces. There are two rows of pieces for each player and only two players can play at one time. The front row are the pawns and the back row of...Read More

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Why is chess so hard to play?

E. Austin
Answered: Mar 11, 2019

Chess is a two-player board game, which is played on a checkered board and based on strategy. The board itself has sixty four squares arranged in an eight by eight grid. The intention is to...Read More

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Does playing chess make you smarter?

E. Austin
Answered: Mar 11, 2019

There is a lot of evidence that chess is good for your brain health. For example, kids between grade school and high school, see very positive results when they play chess. These results are...Read More

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What are the ways to win chess openings?

Carice Snow, Motivator
Answered: Mar 04, 2019

When you are playing chess, the first few moves in the game are critical. Many opponents will concentrate a lot during these times. They do this because they do not want players to win within the...Read More

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What are the benefits of playing chess?

E. Austin
Answered: Mar 11, 2019

Chess can improve the health and function of the brain in several ways. First, playing chess stimulates the development of dendrites. Dendrites relay signals from the brain to other parts of the...Read More

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How can one learn to play chess?

E. Stanley, Technical writer
Answered: Sep 13, 2018

You can learn how to play chess from a book or website. Techniques such as pins, fork and skewers can be learnt from books and website. You can check some of these books: my system by Aron...Read More

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