Pawn

Pawn Overview

  • Primary function in the opening is to control the center and protect the king

  • Move forward, capture diagonal (only piece to move and attack differently)

  • On first move, can move either 1 or 2

  • En-passant

  • Promotion

  • Zugzwang exercises

  • Promotion exercise

Resources

Videos

  • Meet the Pawn!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdhhG13bIvc