Five questions, each one based on previous topics worth 2 points each.

Question 1 – Opening Principles

Both sides have developed their pieces, it’s White to move, what should be the next move and why?

Question 2 – Pawn structure

White has a bad pawn structure, four pawn islands of doubled pawns, triple pawns and isolated pawns, but what compensation would you say White has in this position if any?

Question 3 – The Fork

White to play, how would you set up a fork?

Question 4 – The Pin

The most common tactic in chess is the Pin, knowing how and when to use it is how you win games.

In this position White can easily win the game by using the Pin method, but what are the sequence of moves?

Question 5 – Removing the Guard

In this position it’s White to move – what are the sequence of moves to win a piece?

That’s a wrap, make sure you submit your answers to all the quizzes I’ve posted and let’s see who is the Quiz Champion for this season!

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