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Question 1

What tactic occurs when one piece attacks two enemy pieces at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Fork

Answer

A fork is a single piece simultaneously threatening two or more targets.

Question 2

What is a pin in chess?

Accepted Answer

A piece cannot move because it would expose a more valuable piece behind it

Answer

A pin restrains a piece because moving it would expose a more valuable piece or the king.

Question 3

In standard piece values, how many points is a rook worth?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

A rook is conventionally valued at 5 points.

Question 4

What is the name for the opening principle of bringing pieces into active play early?

Accepted Answer

Development

Answer

Development means efficiently moving pieces off their starting squares to active positions.

Question 5

Which opening begins with 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5?

Accepted Answer

Ruy Lopez

Answer

The Ruy Lopez (Spanish Opening) is defined by 3.Bb5 attacking the knight defending e5.

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