To win a game of chess you need to get CHECKMATE. This quiz will help you recognize and understand some of the most common checkmate positions.

If you haven't done so already, look at our TYPICAL CHECKMATES lesson first to see what they look like.

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. It's Black's move. Is this CHECKMATE? a) Yes b) No

Question 2. It's Black's move. Is this CHECKMATE? a) Yes b) No

Question 3. It's Black's move. Is this CHECKMATE? a) Yes b) No

Question 4. It's Black's move. Is this CHECKMATE? a) Yes b) No

Question 5. It's Black's move. Is this CHECKMATE? a) Yes b) No

Question 6. It's Black's move. Is this CHECKMATE? a) Yes b) No

Question 7. It's Black's move. Is this CHECKMATE? a) Yes b) No

Question 8. It's Black's move. Is this CHECKMATE? a) Yes b) No

Question 9. It's Black's move. Is this CHECKMATE? a) Yes b) No

Question 10. It's Black's move. Is this CHECKMATE? a) Yes b) No

Congratulations! You have now finished the quiz! to find out your score.