The closing date for this Midweek Quiz is Saturday June 14th
Beginners
Ladder Bonus points to be won
3 points for all 12 correct, 2 points for 8 correct and 1 point for 4 correct.
Download a PDF if you want to submit a copy or copy and paste.
Intermediates
Rook and Pawn Ending Quiz
3 points for six correct, 2 points for four correct and 1 point for two correct answers.
- Pawn Islands – a) How many has White got? b) How many has Black got?
- *Backward Pawns – a) How many has White got and where? b) How many has Black got and where?
- *Isolated Pawns – Has either side got isolated Pawns? If so where?
- Black to move – Who is better in this position, Black or White and Why?
- White has just played Rf3, was there a better move for White and why?
- Black to move, how would you continue to win material?
- *Give square references
- Top tip:- Use Rooks to mop up as many pawns as possible in the endgame.
Download an answer sheet or copy and paste.
