 PAWN
The least mobile piece of all, the Pawn may only move one square at a
time vertically, and towards the enemy (forward). However, it may
advance two squares on the first move.
The Pawn has an unusual property in that once it reaches the other
end of the board, it may become a Queen, Rook, Bishop, or Knight, though
not a King. This is known as a "promotion," and takes
place regardless of how many pieces are on the board. Thus, it is
possible to have more than one Queen, or two Rooks, Bishops, or Knights
on the board. In the majority of cases, a Queen will be chosen.
Unlike all the other pieces, the Pawn captures in a manner different
from its movement. It moves vertically forward, but takes the
square DIAGONALLY forward.
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