This quiz is based on the lessons in Class 6 of chessKIDS academy. The syllabus covers the main opening variations starting 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4, sacrifices on f7, the Fork Trick, sacrifices involving decoying and destroying defenders and endings with King and Pawn against King. The lessons can also be found in the Improvers' section (where they are indicated with six asterisks) of the chessKID part of the website. You have to answer 15 questions. Some are multiple choice. In the other questions you have to enter the name of a square or the move you would make using a keypad. There is no time limit so think very carefully before you answer each question. You are allowed to change your mind about any answer. The answers you have selected at the end of the quiz will be the ones that count for your final score. When you are ready to start click on the NEXT button below.

Q1. It's WHITE'S move. Which of these moves is best? Bc1-g5 Nf3-g5 0-0

Q2. It's BLACK'S move. Which of these statements is true? 0-0 is a good move for Black, defending f7 and making his King safe. 0-0 is a risky move here - White can get a strong attack. You should always castle as soon as you can.

Q3. It's WHITE'S move. Which move would you play here?

Q4. It's BLACK'S move. Which of these statements is true? 0-0 is a good move for Black, defending f7 and making his King safe. 0-0 is a risky move here - White can get a strong attack. You should always castle as soon as you can.

Q5. It's WHITE'S move. Which move would you play here?

Q6. It's WHITE'S move. Which move would you play here?

Q7. It's WHITE'S move. Which of these statements is true? Nf3xe5 wins White a free Pawn. Nf3xe5 gives White a slightly better position. Nf3xe5 is a mistake which loses a piece.

Q8. It's WHITE'S move. Which of these statements is true? Nf3xe5 wins White a free Pawn. Nf3xe5 gives White a slightly better position. Nf3xe5 is a mistake which loses a piece.

Q9. It's WHITE'S move. Which move would you play here?

Q10. It's BLACK'S move. Which of these statements is true? Black must play Nf6xd5 here. Nf6xd5 is dangerous - White can sacrifice a piece for a strong attack. Nf6xd5 is a mistake which loses a piece.

Q11. It's WHITE'S move. Which of these moves is best? Bc4xd5 0-0 Ng5xf7

Q12. It's WHITE'S move. Which move would you play here?

Q13. It's WHITE'S move. Which move would you play here?

Q14. It's WHITE'S move. Which move would you play here?

Q15. It's WHITE'S move. Which move would you play here?

You have now completed the test. If you want to do so you may go back and check your answers again. When you are happy with all your answers press the SUBMIT button to obtain your results. Remember that you have to get 14 questions right out of 15 to pass the test.