This quiz covers some of the more difficult rules about winning, losing and drawing that you need to know before you play in a tournament.

A lot of people get these wrong so go through the lesson on OTHER WAYS TO WIN AND DRAW before you take the quiz.

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Question 1.

If your opponent gives up, or RESIGNS, you've won the game.

a) Yes b) No




Question 2.

If you reach a position with only two Kings on the board it's a DRAW.

a) It certainly is.
b) It certainly isn't.




Question 3.

If you reach a position with KING AND ROOK against KING you should agree a draw.

a) That's quite true.
b) That's completely false.




Question 4.

If you reach a position with KING AND BISHOP against KING you should agree a draw.

a) You certainly should.
b) You certainly shouldn't.




Question 5.

If you reach a position with KING AND KNIGHT against KING you should agree a draw.

a) Of course you should!
b) Of course you shouldn't!




Question 6.

If you think the position's equal you can OFFER A DRAW. If your opponent accepts then it's a draw.

a) That's right!
b) That's wrong!




Question 7.

If you play the same move three times it's a draw.

a) Perfectly true!
b) That's a load of rubbish!




Question 8.

If you reach the SAME POSITION with the SAME PLAYER TO MOVE three times you can claim a draw.

a) That's right, you know.
b) You don't know what you're talking about!




Question 9.

If your opponent's only got a King left you have to get checkmate in 50 moves..

a) That's quite correct!
b) That's not always true!




Question 10.

If both players play 50 moves without a PAWN MOVE or a CAPTURE you can claim a draw.

a) Oh yes you can!
b) Oh no you can't!






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