GK MCQ Questions and Answers on Chess

(1) In which year was the World Chess Federation officially founded?

[A] 1900

[B] 1924

[D] 1938

Answer: Option [B]

(2) What does the word “checkmate” mean in Persian?

[A] King is dead

[B] King needs help

[C] King is helpless

Answer: Option [C]

(3) To achieve the Scholar’s Mate, how many moves might be needed?

[A] 4

[B] 5

[C] 6

Answer: Option [A]

(4) How can a chess game finish in a draw?

[A] The game reaches a stalemate

[B] Both players agree with a draw

[C] Both A and B

Answer: Option [C]

(5) Which piece can move only in a forward direction?

[A] Rook

[B] Pawn

[C] Knight

Answer: Option [B]