Chess work sheet

♟️ Chess Activity Sheet

Student Name:
Date: ___________
Time Spent: ___________

🧠 Part 1: Chess Basics (Warm-Up)

1. How many squares are on a chessboard?
   ☐ 32 ☐ 48 ☐ 64 ☐ 81

2. Which piece can move only diagonally?
   ☐ Rook ☐ Knight ☐ Bishop ☐ Queen

3. True or False: The queen is the most powerful piece on the board.
   ☐ True ☐ False

♞ Part 2: Piece Movement Check

Write Yes or No for each statement.

1. A rook can move diagonally. _____

2. A knight can jump over other pieces. _____

3. A pawn can move backward. _____

4. A king can move one square in any direction. _____

♜ Part 3: Board Awareness

Answer in complete sentences.

1. Where does the king start at the beginning of the game?
   
   

2. Why is it important to control the center of the board?
   
   

♝ Part 4: Strategy Thinking

Circle the best answer.

1. Which opening goal is MOST important?
   A. Move the queen early
   B. Develop pieces
   C. Trade all pawns
   D. Avoid castling

2. Castling helps you:
   A. Attack faster
   B. Protect your king
   C. Win immediately
   D. Promote a pawn

♚ Part 5: Chess Challenge

Imagine this situation:

• Your opponent’s king is in the center

• Your rook is on an open file

What should you try to do next and why?

⭐ Bonus (Optional)

Draw a chessboard and label:

• King

• Queen

• Rook

• Bishop

• Knight

• Pawn