How much do you really know about chess? Put it to the test with Zip Blitz, the quick-fire trivia game - fifty free questions, covering everything from how the pieces move to computers beating world champions.
Chess · November 2026 edition
| # | Player | Out of 500 | Correct | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open | — | — | |
| 2 | Open | — | — | |
| 3 | Open | — | — |
Correct
1.4s
+10 points
15.0s
44 of 50 right · six short of Checkmate
Speed scores
Twenty seconds a question, and the faster you answer, the more you score. How many squares are on a chessboard? Clock's ticking.
The ramp
Five rounds of ten, each one harder than the last.
Titles
When you finish, your score earns a title: Stalemate if you score nothing, Checkmate if you get every question right.
Answer Sheet
Review every question and compare answers with friends. Did they know who the first recognized world champion was?