Multiple choice general knowledge sports How many squares are there in chess board(only black + only white squares) 32 16 8 64 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation A standard chess board has 8×8 = 64 squares total, arranged in alternating colors (32 light and 32 dark). The question asks for the total count of squares (both black and white), which is 64. Each player starts with 16 pieces.