The Complete Chess Player's Test

All possible test results

Beginner

On the bright side, you like chess enough to take the time for this test. Unfortunately, you've got a ways to go in understanding chess culture and developing your skills. You should brush up. Don't g... Read more

Uncultured Hobbyist

Well, you may not know who Pandolfini is, but you're able to find your way to the board. You likely just play casually. You also have plenty of room for improvement. Your time would be spent wisely wa... Read more

Uncultured Veteran

Somehow you've gotten to be competitive at chess while completely ignoring chess culture. You may have likely read chess magazines before, but you only looked at the problems and ignored what was goin... Read more

Crazy Bobby Fischer

You totally know your chess and are really damn good at it, but you are as uncultured as they come. My guess is that you've been studying chess in a cave all your life. Get out of there and stop exclu... Read more

Aware Novice

Well, you've learned some about the chess scene, but your skills are still on the beginner side. There's some interest there, so it sounds like you'd benefit from a little studying and even have fun d... Read more

Aware Hobbyist

Not bad. You've got a bit of culture with you and you know a thing or two around the chess board. You've still got a lot to learn though. Fortunately, learning chess is a fun experience. Maybe pick up... Read more

Aware Club Player

Nice work! You've got some real competitive skills and are likely a veteran to the tournament scene. However, your chess culture could use some improvement considering your playing strength. You shoul... Read more

Crazy Bobby Fischer

You totally know your chess and are damn good, but you only know a little when it comes to culture. My guess is that you've been studying chess in a cave all your life. Maybe it has a small window and... Read more

Cultured Novice

You know quite a lot about chess culture, but your skills have some heavy rust on them. Now that you have the appreciation for the game it's time to throw down and develop some technique on the board.... Read more

Cultured Hobbyist

You have a dominant awareness of the chess scene and you know your way around the board. Your game could still use improvement though. You already have a strong appreciation of chess, so finding the m... Read more

Cultured Club Player

Excellent! You're well rounded in that you know the chess scene and have the ability to make strong moves on the board. The scene in the picture likely looks familiar to you. Maybe you even recognize ... Read more

Cultured Master

Wow, you really know your stuff and have that whole seeing the board in your head thing down. Maybe you even play games in your mind before you go to sleep. You also stay informed on happenings in the... Read more

Historian Novice

You know chess culture like nobody's business, but what gives? Have you never played a game yourself? Get out there and read some books on the basics and work from there. You already know who all the ... Read more

Historian Hobbiest

If they made trivial pursuit for chess, you would kick ass constantly. However, considering your strong culture knowledge, your chess skills could use a little work. You know some basic tactics and ca... Read more

Historian ClubPlayer

Very well done. Not only do you show solid skills on the board, but you also eat and breathe the culture of chess. You likely identify yourself as a chess player and have well earned the right to do s... Read more

Grandmaster

Wow, you just knocked the socks off my test and kicked its ass. Way to go! You can play complete games in your head and have likely memorized all the World Chess Champions. You are a finely tuned ches... Read more