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Lesson 2

Lesson goals:

 Introduce the Pawn
 How the Pawn moves
 How the Pawn captures
 What is Pawn promotion?
 What is the scoring system in chess?

The Pawn - Value = 1 Point each.

There are eight Pawns for each side.

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Here are the rules about Pawn moves:

Pawns move straight ahead one square at the time. However, in any chess game, each Pawn can move
forward (jump) two squares once from its initial position. If a Pawn is still in its starting position it can
choose to move one or two squares up. Once it has moved (one or two squares), that Pawn can only
advance one square up at the time.

Pawns, unlike other chess pieces, capture differently than they move. The Pawn moves forward but
captures diagonally.

Pawns are the only pieces which do not move backwards!

The Pawn is the only piece which can promote (become another piece). It can become any piece except a
King. Once a Pawn reaches the last rank, the Pawn cannot remain a Pawn. It must become another piece
such as Queen, Rook, Bishop or Knight. The Pawn usually promotes to a Queen as it is the most valuable
piece in chess.

Play the “Pawn War” (without Kings!) game. The goal is to get across to the other side of the board and -
promote. The one who promotes first wins!

What is the scoring system in chess? Math
1 point for win
½ point for draw
0 for loss

SPF Chess Training Program for Teachers © Page 3 4/19/2014