What is Pawn?
A pawn moves forward and captures on the forward diagonal. From its starting square it may move two squares if both squares are empty. It promotes on the last rank. En passant is the capture of an enemy pawn that has just moved two squares and landed beside it, and only on the next move.
Published facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Movement | One square forward, or two from the start. Captures diagonally forward. |
How do you get Pawn?
Each side starts with eight pawns on the second rank.
How do you use Pawn?
Use one or two central pawns, then stop pushing until pieces are out. When a pawn is one square from promotion, calculate the check it gives. Do not trade every pawn. King and pawn endings are won by the pawn that can promote.