Question 2

Which of these chess masters once said: “The ability to play chess is the sign of a gentleman. The ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life.”?

Paul Morphy was a famous US chess master from the 19th century. Unlike the top chess players of the modern era, he was leagues above his peers.

Question 3

Which chess opening begins with the moves: 1.d4 d5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Bf4?

The London is a popular opening where white can set up the same way against almost all of black's responses.

Question 4

Which of the following is a real chess variant

In Monochromatic Chess, the pieces must remain on the same colour they begin on all game.

Question 5

What does the chess term 'Blind Pigs' mean?

Yes, 'Blind Pigs' describes a pair of rooks on the opponents second rank, ready to gobble up all the pawns!