GK MCQ Questions and Answers on Chess

(1) Who was generally recognised to be the first World Chess Champion in 1886?

[A] Wilhelm Steinitz

[B] Stefan Leibniz

[D] Alexander Pavlov

Answer: Option [A]

(2) Which is the least powerful piece on a chess board?

[A] Bishop

[B] Pawn

[C] Rook

Answer: Option [B]

(3) Which is the most powerful piece on a chess board?

[A] King

[B] Queen

[C] Knight

Answer: Option [B]

(4) What is the name of the governing body of international chess competition?

[A] International Chess Federation – FIDE

[B] International Chest Organization – ICO

[C] International Chest Association – ICA

Answer: Option [A]

(5) Which piece could be “checkmated” in chess?

[A] King

[B] Queen

[C] Knight

Answer: Option [A]