Keyword Q&A : Can A Pawn Chess Piece Take An Enemy Piece By Moving Diagonally Backwards

Keyword Query: Can A Pawn Chess Piece Take An Enemy Piece By Moving Diagonally Backwards
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The answer, in short, is: “NO”.

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Once a Pawn advances, it cannot even retreat, let alone capture in a backwards direction.

Moving for position only, Pawns can only advance in a straight line.

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But, when it comes to capturing enemy material, a Pawn can only capture diagonally-forwards, one square either to the left or right, depending which square an enemy Pawn or Piece is on.

For further details about the Pawn’s movements – including capturing “En Passant” and “Pawn Promotion”, follow the Recommended Links, below.