07 Mar 10
Originally posted by pmsPawns are really supposed to only move 1 square. However, because you always end up with games like this:
Thanks.
When i saw the rule i thought i was going crazy but it is actually a rule.hopefully my oppenent will understand the rule
1.e3 e6 2. e4 e5
the rules evolved to allow you to make two moves with your Pawn the first time it moves. This is intended to move the game along. It is NOT intended to allow your Pawns to ninja leap past the opposing Pawns! Thus, as your Pawn tries to run past, the other Pawn shanks him in the kidney. That's capturing en passant. "Capturing in passing"...that is, as the Pawn is passing by your Pawn.
07 Mar 10
Originally posted by AThousandYoungCome back here, where do you think your going. *Grabs his ponytail*
Pawns are really supposed to only move 1 square. However, because you always end up with games like this:
1.e3 e6 2. e4 e5
the rules evolved to allow you to make two moves with your Pawn the first time it moves. This is intended to move the game along. It is NOT intended to allow your Pawns to ninja leap past the opposing Pawns! Thus, as you ...[text shortened]... capturing en passant. "Capturing in passing"...that is, as the Pawn is passing by your Pawn.
07 Mar 10
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Hi Guys - lifted pasted from another post of mine. Hope it helps.
I say again Diagrams and PGN'S are better than words for explaining things.
Don't be too hard on these lads, a lot of beginners don't know the ep rule
so the Chess Forum is the place to ask. Maybe in future just copy and paste
this post or beter still, design one of your own.
The two move leap was introduced to speed up the game because
they use to start like this.
However, Those against the two move leap argued that a part
chess strategy would be lost.
The 5th rank pawn holding back unmoved pawns.
The pawns could now simply pass the 5th rank pawn.
So En Passant was introduced.
En Passant
White has just played 1.c2-c4
Position after Black captured En Passant
2.bxc3ep
It not obligitory to take En Passant if the opportunity presents itself.
However, if the player wished to capture EP. it must be played on the next move,
you cannot capture EP. three or four moves later.
EN Passent in Action