The Pawn

Explanation

The pawn is the most numerous and weakest piece in chess. However, it has the potential to become a more powerful piece through promotion.

Value

A pawn is worth 1 point.

Moves

• Pawns move forward one square at a time.
• On its first move, a pawn can move forward one or two squares.
• Pawns capture diagonally one square forward.
• Pawns cannot move or capture backward.
• If a pawn reaches the other side of the board, it can be promoted to any other piece (except a king).

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Example of Moves