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Question 1

What is zugzwang?

Accepted Answer

A position where any move worsens the player's situation

Answer

Zugzwang is a situation where a player is forced to move but every option damages their position.

Question 2

What is a fianchetto?

Accepted Answer

Developing a bishop to b2, g2, b7, or g7 on the long diagonal

Answer

A fianchetto develops a bishop to a knight's starting flank square aiming along the long diagonal.

Question 3

Under the standard rule, how many times must a position repeat to claim a draw?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

Threefold repetition of the same position allows a player to claim a draw.

Question 4

What does the 50-move rule state?

Accepted Answer

A draw can be claimed if 50 moves pass with no capture or pawn move

Answer

The 50-move rule allows a draw claim when 50 consecutive moves occur without a capture or pawn move.

Question 5

Which checkmate pattern uses a queen supported by a king against a lone king in the corner?

Accepted Answer

Back-rank or basic king-and-queen mate

Answer

The king-and-queen mate confines the enemy king to the edge with queen support from the king.

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