GK MCQ Questions and Answers on Chess

(1) Chess is featured in which of the following famous books?

[A] The Lord of the Rings

[B] Charlie Bone

[D] Harry Potter

Answer: Option [C]

(2) In addition to checkmate, how can a player win a chess game?

[A] Run out of time

[B] The opponent resigns

[C] Both A and B

Answer: Option [C]

(3) How many categories of pieces are there on a chess board?

[A] 6

[B] 8

[C] 10

Answer: Option [A]

(4) When were the modern rules for chess standardised?

[A] 19th century

[B] 20th century

[C] 21st century

Answer: Option [A]

(5) What is the name of the official ranking system designed by FIDE for professional chess players?

[A] ALO

[B] ILO

[C] ELO

Answer: Option [C]