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Chess Organizations and Federations

Description: Test your knowledge about various Chess Organizations and Federations around the world.
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Which organization is responsible for governing chess worldwide?

  1. International Chess Federation (FIDE)

  2. World Chess Federation (WCF)

  3. International Chess Association (ICA)

  4. Global Chess Organization (GCO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

FIDE is the recognized international governing body for chess.

In which year was FIDE established?

  1. 1924

  2. 1934

  3. 1944

  4. 1954


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

FIDE was founded in Paris, France, on July 20, 1924.

Which country has hosted the most Chess Olympiads?

  1. Germany

  2. Russia

  3. Greece

  4. India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Germany has hosted the Chess Olympiad a total of 11 times.

What is the name of the biennial chess tournament organized by FIDE to determine the World Chess Champion?

  1. World Chess Championship

  2. World Chess Tournament

  3. World Chess Cup

  4. World Chess Grand Prix


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Chess Championship is the most prestigious chess tournament in the world.

Who was the first Indian to become the World Chess Champion?

  1. Viswanathan Anand

  2. Garry Kasparov

  3. Magnus Carlsen

  4. Bobby Fischer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Viswanathan Anand became the first Indian to win the World Chess Championship in 2007.

Which country has won the most Chess Olympiads?

  1. Russia

  2. United States

  3. China

  4. Ukraine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Russia has won the Chess Olympiad a total of 18 times.

What is the name of the chess rating system used by FIDE?

  1. Elo rating system

  2. Chess Rating System (CRS)

  3. Universal Chess Rating (UCR)

  4. Global Chess Rating (GCR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elo rating system is used to calculate the relative skill levels of chess players.

Who is the current President of FIDE?

  1. Arkady Dvorkovich

  2. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov

  3. Anatoly Karpov

  4. Garry Kasparov


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arkady Dvorkovich has been the President of FIDE since 2018.

Which country has hosted the most World Chess Championships?

  1. Russia

  2. Germany

  3. United States

  4. India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Russia has hosted the World Chess Championship a total of 14 times.

What is the name of the chess tournament held annually in Norway?

  1. Norway Chess

  2. Stavanger Chess Tournament

  3. Oslo Chess Festival

  4. Bergen Chess International


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Norway Chess is an annual chess tournament held in Norway.

Which country has won the most Women's Chess Olympiads?

  1. Russia

  2. China

  3. Georgia

  4. Ukraine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Russia has won the Women's Chess Olympiad a total of 11 times.

What is the name of the chess tournament held annually in the Netherlands?

  1. Tata Steel Chess Tournament

  2. Amsterdam Chess Tournament

  3. Rotterdam Chess Festival

  4. The Hague Chess International


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tata Steel Chess Tournament is an annual chess tournament held in the Netherlands.

Which country has won the most World Team Chess Championships?

  1. Russia

  2. China

  3. United States

  4. Armenia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Russia has won the World Team Chess Championship a total of 7 times.

What is the name of the chess tournament held annually in Germany?

  1. Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting

  2. Berlin Chess Festival

  3. Hamburg Chess Tournament

  4. Munich Chess International


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting is an annual chess tournament held in Germany.

Which country has won the most World Junior Chess Championships?

  1. Russia

  2. China

  3. India

  4. United States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Russia has won the World Junior Chess Championship a total of 16 times.

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