How many squares are on a standard chessboard?
Answer64
A chessboard is an 8 by 8 grid, giving 64 squares.
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The basics
How many cards are in a standard deck, not counting jokers?
Answer52
A standard deck has 4 suits of 13 cards each, for 52 cards.
Going deeper
In the widely used 'habit loop' model, what three parts make up a habit?
AnswerCue, routine, reward
The habit loop describes a cue that triggers a routine, which is reinforced by a reward.
Which city hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?
AnswerAthens
The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
In a round-robin tournament, who does each competitor play?
AnswerEvery other competitor
In a round-robin format every competitor meets every other competitor.
Expert level
How many different first moves can White make in a game of chess?
Answer20
White has 16 possible pawn moves and 4 knight moves, for 20 legal first moves.
What is the official distance of a marathon?
Answer42.195 km
The marathon distance was standardized at 42.195 km (26.2 miles) in 1921.
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