Worksheet Solutions: Introduction to the Basics of Chess - 1 | Chess Tutorial Course: Beginner to Advanced - Class 6 PDF Download

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Q1: To set up the chessboard, each player should have a light-colored square on the _______________ side corner.
Ans: right
When setting up the chessboard, players should ensure that they each have a light-colored square on their right side corner.

Q2: The rooks are placed in the _______________ corners of the chessboard.
Ans: corners
Rooks are positioned in the corners of the chessboard, specifically in squares a1, h1 for White and a8, h8 for Black.

Q3: Chess pieces are represented by symbols, and the symbol for the queen is _______________.
Ans: Q
The symbol for the queen in chess notation is "Q."

Q4: The symbol for a knight in chess notation is _______________.
Ans: N
The symbol for a knight in chess notation is "N."

Q5: In algebraic notation, castling kingside is recorded as "0-0," while queenside castling is recorded as "0-0-0."
Ans: True
True. Kingside castling is represented as "0-0," and queenside castling is represented as "0-0-0" in algebraic notation.

Q6: Chess notation uses the symbol "+" to indicate check and "#" to indicate checkmate.
Ans: True
True. Chess notation uses "+" to indicate check and "#" to indicate checkmate.

Q7: If a pawn captures a piece on the d5 square, it is recorded as "d5."
Ans: False
False. If a pawn captures a piece on the d5 square, it is recorded as "exd5," indicating the capturing move.

Q8: In algebraic notation, the letter represents the file, and the number represents the rank of a square.
Ans: True
True. In algebraic notation, the letter (a-h) represents the file, and the number (1-8) represents the rank of a square.

Q9: Check is denoted by "#" in chess notation.
Ans: False
False. Check is denoted by "+" in chess notation, and "#" represents checkmate.

Q10: In the notation "Bb5 a6," what does "Bb5" represent?
Ans: The move of a bishop to b5
"Bb5" represents the move of a bishop to the b5 square on the chessboard.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1: Which symbol represents the queen in chess notation?
(a) Q
(b) R
(c) N
(d) B
Ans: (a) Q
The symbol "Q" represents the queen in chess notation.

Q2: What does the symbol "+" indicate in chess notation?
(a) Check
(b) Checkmate
(c) Castling
(d) Capturing
Ans: (a) Check
The symbol "+" in chess notation indicates a check.

Q3: What is the correct algebraic notation for queenside castling?
(a) 0-0
(b) 0-0-0
(c) Qd3
(d) Bxe4
Ans: (b) 0-0-0
Queenside castling is represented as "0-0-0" in algebraic notation.

Q4: Which piece is represented by the symbol "R" in chess notation?
(a) Rook
(b) Bishop
(c) Queen
(d) Knight
Ans: (a) Rook
The symbol "R" represents the rook in chess notation.

Q5: In algebraic notation, which letter represents the file on the chessboard?
(a) Rank
(b) Square
(c) File
(d) Move
Ans: (c) File
In algebraic notation, the letter (a-h) represents the file on the chessboard.

True and False 

Q1: True or False: The rooks are positioned in squares a1, h1 for White, and a8, h8 for Black when setting up the chessboard.
Ans: True
True. Rooks are placed in the corners as described.

Q2: True or False: The symbol for a knight in chess notation is "K."
Ans: False
False. The symbol for a knight in chess notation is "N."

Q3: True or False: The absence of a symbol represents pawns in chess notation.
Ans: True
True. Pawns are represented by the absence of a symbol in chess notation.

Q4: True or False: Algebraic notation uses "+" to indicate checkmate and "#" to indicate check.
Ans: False
False. Algebraic notation uses "+" to indicate check and "#" to indicate checkmate.

Q5: True or False: Chess notation uses the letter to represent the rank and the number to represent the file of a square.
Ans: False
False. Chess notation uses the letter to represent the file and the number to represent the rank of a square.

Short Answer Questions

Q1: Explain how to set up the chessboard, including the placement of pieces and the orientation of the board.
Ans: To set up the chessboard, follow these steps:

• Place the board between you and your opponent so that each player has a light-colored square on the right side corner.
• Arrange the pieces as follows: Rooks in corners (a1, h1 for White, a8, h8 for Black), knights next to rooks (b1, g1 for White, b8, g8 for Black), bishops beside knights (c1, f1 for White, c8, f8 for Black), queen on her matching color square (d1 for White, d8 for Black), and king next to the queen (e1 for White, e8 for Black).
• Pawns occupy the second row in front of the other pieces (a2-h2 for White, a7-h7 for Black). Ensure the pieces are set up correctly to start the game.

Q2: Provide the symbol and name of each of the six types of chess pieces.
Ans:

• King: K
• Queen: Q
• Rook: R
• Bishop: B
• Knight: N
• Pawn: no symbol (represented by the absence of a symbol)

Q3: Explain the purpose of algebraic notation in chess and provide an example.
Ans: Algebraic notation is used in chess to record moves and positions on the chessboard. It provides a standardized way to communicate chess moves and is essential for studying games and strategies. In algebraic notation, each square is identified by a letter (a-h) representing the file and a number (1-8) representing the rank. To record a move, you write the symbol of the piece moved followed by the destination square. For example, if a pawn moves from e2 to e4, it is recorded as "e4." Algebraic notation makes it easy to document and analyze games.

Q4: Describe how capturing is indicated in algebraic notation and provide an example.
Ans: Capturing in algebraic notation is indicated by the symbol "x." For example, if a pawn on e4 captures a piece on d5, it is recorded as "exd5." The "x" signifies the capture, and the destination square is indicated as usual. This notation makes it clear that a capture has occurred during the move.

Q5: Provide an example of a move that results in check in algebraic notation and explain how to denote it.
Ans: An example of a move that results in check is "Qh5+." In this move, the queen (Q) moves to square h5, and the "+" symbol is added to indicate check. The opponent's king is now in check, meaning it is under a threat of capture on the next move. The "+" symbol is used to denote check in algebraic notation.