Stuff Every Chess Scout Should Know: free practice in 30-second cards

Stuff Every Chess Scout Should Know

Practice facts for the Chess merit badge. Not an official Scouting America credential.

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Free to start, no sign-up. 72 cards so far. One Knowledge Score and day streak across all your courses.

Questions people ask

Is this practice test free?

Yes. The first 50 cards are free for everyone with no sign-up, each with the answer, why it is right and its sources. Aha Trivia members get all 72 cards and timed practice exams.

How many practice questions are there?

72 practice questions so far. Each one is a 3-choice card that takes about 30 seconds, and the course grows as new cards pass our source checks.

Where do the answers come from?

Every card lists the sources it was checked against, and each answer explains why it is right. If you think an answer is wrong, tap "Challenge this answer" in the game and it gets reviewed.

Can I study in the car?

Yes. Voice mode reads the questions out loud and you answer by voice.

Try 3 cards

How many squares are on a chessboard?
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64. A chessboard has 64 squares arranged in an 8 by 8 grid.
How many pieces does each player start with?
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16. Each side begins with sixteen pieces, including eight pawns.
Which piece moves in an L shape and can leap over others?
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Knight. The knight jumps in an L shape and is the only piece that leaps over others.

All 72 practice questions

The first 50 are free, with the answer, why it's right and the official sources. The other 22 (🔒) open with a membership (every test). Or play them as a game and track what you've learned.

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♟️ Stuff Every Chess Scout Should Know: free practice in 30-second cards