The pawn
Forward only, capturing on the diagonal
Try this lesson in Chess40Step 1
A pawn moves straight forward, one square at a time. On its very first move it may go two squares.
Step 2
It captures differently: one square diagonally forward. And it cannot move ahead when a piece stands right in front of it.
Step 3
Tap every square the pawn on c2 can go to.
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The squares: c3, c4, b3, d3
Step 4
March the pawn to the stars.
Target: 3 moves.
Step 5
A pawn that reaches the far side is promoted to a new piece. That comes on the next floor.
Step 6
How does a pawn capture?
- One square diagonally forward
- Straight ahead
- Backwards
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Answer: One square diagonally forward