Chess rules · beginner
How the Pawn Moves
Pawns move straight forward one square (two on their first move) and capture diagonally.
touch_appLearn it by doing: read the short explanation, then play it on the board.
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The rule
A pawn moves straight forward one square. On its very first move it may go two squares. Pawns never move backwards.
Unlike other pieces, a pawn captures differently from how it moves: one square diagonally forward. Here the pawn on e5 can capture on d6, but it's blocked going straight.
Practise it
- The pawn: Pawns move straight forward one square (two on their first move) and capture diagonally.
Tips
- Two squares first, then one, then capture diagonally.