Perhaps the most important chess skill for beginners is looking for captures. Every move you should look to see if you can take something for nothing, or a stronger piece with a weaker piece.

Try our lesson on LOOKING FOR CAPTURES if you haven't done so already.

As always, you're NOT ALLOWED TO CHEAT BY CHANGING YOUR ANSWER. Pupils caught cheating are IMMEDIATELY EXPELLED from the school.

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Question 1. Is it a good idea for White to CAPTURE the Black Knight with his Rook? a) Yes b) No

Question 2. Is it a good idea for White to CAPTURE the Black Knight with his Rook? a) Yes b) No

Question 3. Is it a good idea for White to CAPTURE the Black Rook with his Bishop? a) Yes b) No

Question 4. Is it a good idea for White to CAPTURE the Black Knight with his Rook? a) Yes b) No

Question 5. With which piece should White CAPTURE the Knight on e4? a) The PAWN b) The ROOK

Question 6. Which Knight should White CAPTURE? a) The Knight on e5 b) The Knight on b4

Question 7. Is it a good idea for White to move his Queen to h5? a) Yes b) No

Question 8. Which piece should White move next? a) The Bishop on b5 b) The Knight on f3

Question 9. Should White CAPTURE the Black Pawn on e5? a) Yes b) No

Question 10. Should White CAPTURE the Black Pawn on e5? a) Yes b) No

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