In a chess position you might have 40 or 50 moves to choose from. How do you find the best move? By knowing how to look for ATTACKS, DEFENSES AND THREATS. Check out our quiz to make sure you understand how it works.

Try our lesson on ATTACKS, DEFENSES & THREATS if you haven't done so already.

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Question 1. How many Pawns does the White Queen ATTACK? a) Two b) Three

Question 2. How many Pawns does the White Queen THREATEN? a) One b) Two

Question 3. Which move should BLACK prefer in this position? a) Move the Knight from b8 to c6 b) Move the Pawn from g7 to g6

Question 4. How many White pieces are ATTACKING the Black Pawn on e5? a) One b) Two

Question 5. How many Black pieces are DEFENDING the Black Pawn on e5? a) One b) Two

Question 6. Is White THREATENING the Pawn on e5? a) Yes b) No

Question 7. How many times is White ATTACKING the Black Pawn on f7? a) Once b) Twice

Question 8. Is White THREATENING the Black Pawn on f7? a) Yes b) No

Question 9. Is White THREATENING the Black Pawn on e5? a) Yes b) No

Question 10. In this position White has TWO THREATS. Black should use his Queen to DEFEND both THREATS. a) True b) False

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