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Top 20 most intriguing Checkers trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to the world of Checkers trivia! Checkers is an ancient game that has been played for centuries, and is still popular today. It is a great game for children and adults alike, providing hours of entertainment and mental exercise. This trivia template provides questions to test your knowledge of the game, its rules, and its history. So brush up on your Checkers knowledge and enjoy the challenge!


1) What is the name of the piece used to capture the opponent's pieces in Checkers?

  • Pawn
  • Bishop
  • King
  • Queen

2) What is the total number of pieces on the Checkers board?

  • 32
  • 16
  • 24
  • 8

3) Who is credited with inventing Checkers?

  • Al-Adli
  • Milton Bradley
  • Tamerlane
  • Lewis Waterman

4) What type of game is Checkers?

  • Shooting Game
  • Racing Game
  • Board Game
  • Sports Game

5) Which organization regulates the rules for competitive Checkers?

  • World Chess Federation
  • International Mind Sports Association
  • ONS of Chess
  • Mind Sports Organization

6) How many squares are on the Checkers board?

  • 64
  • 48
  • 32
  • 16

7) What is the number of pieces in each player's starting set?

  • 12
  • 8
  • 4
  • 16

8) What type of jumps is allowed when capturing pieces in Checkers?

  • Single
  • Double
  • Triple
  • Both Single and Double

9) What is the name of the opening move in Checkers?

  • King's Opening
  • Queen's Opening
  • Knight's Opening
  • Pawn's Opening

10) What is the maximum number of pieces one player can have on the Checkers board at the same time?

  • 16
  • 12
  • 8
  • 4

11) Which game is Checkers also known as?

  • Shogi
  • Tic-Tac-Toe
  • Four in a Row
  • Draughts

12) What is the name of the most common form of Checkers?

  • American Checkers
  • British Checkers
  • Canadian Checkers
  • International Checkers

13) What is the minimum number of pieces each player must have on the Checkers board to continue the game?

  • 4
  • 8
  • 12
  • 16

14) Where do Checkers pieces start on a Checkers board?

  • Center of board
  • Corner squares
  • Middle of board
  • Edge of board

15) How many different types of moves are allowed in Checkers?

  • 1
  • 3
  • 5
  • 7

16) What is the object of the game in Checkers?

  • To protect your pieces
  • To capture more pieces than the opponent
  • To reach the opponent's side
  • To form a row of four

17) Which player goes first in Checkers?

  • Black pieces
  • White pieces
  • Player who chooses their pieces first
  • Player who chooses the color of the board first

18) When a player is able to make multiple captures in one turn, what is this called in Checkers?

  • King capture
  • Queen capture
  • Knight capture
  • Double Jump

19) What is the name of the board in Checkers?

  • Chessboard
  • Checkerboard
  • Draughtsboard
  • Go board

20) What is the name of the piece that can move in any direction on a Checkers board?

  • Pawn
  • King
  • Queen
  • Knight

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