PAWNS Meaning and
Definition
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Pawns are chess pieces that occupy the second row and serve as the front line for both players. Each player starts with a total of eight pawns. These pieces resemble small infantry units and are typically depicted as small, round-shaped sculptures. Pawns have limited movement capabilities and are crucial for establishing control over the board.
In terms of movement, pawns can only move forward, one square at a time, unless it is their first move. On their first move, pawns have the option to advance two squares forward. However, pawns cannot move backwards. Their diagonal movement is restricted to capturing or taking out opponent's pieces present from an adjacent square to their immediate front on a diagonal line.
Pawns also possess a special move called en passant which allows them to capture an opponent's pawn in a specific condition. This move is possible if an opponent's pawn advances two squares forward from its initial position and lands to the side of the player's pawn. This results in the player's pawn having the opportunity to capture the opponent's pawn as if it had only moved one square forward.
Pawns play a significant role in chess strategies. They are often used to control the center of the board, establish a strong defensive position, and prepare for more advanced and tactical moves involving other chess pieces. Pawns can also be strategically sacrificed to gain tempo or create strategic weaknesses in the opponent's position. Overall, pawns are the foundation of any chess game, setting the stage for more complex moves and determining the overall flow and outcome of the game.
Common Misspellings for PAWNS
Etymology of PAWNS
The word "pawns" originates from the Old French word "paon" meaning "peacock". This term was used to refer to the chess piece that represents the infantry or foot soldiers in the game. The similarity between the appearance of the peacock and the shape of the chess pawn contributed to the choice of this term. Over time, the word evolved into "paeon" in Middle English and then eventually transformed into the word "pawn" as we know it today.
Similar spelling words for PAWNS
- panax,
- panos,
- panicky,
- paunch,
- pains,
- panoche,
- panic,
- pangaea,
- paonessa,
- Pansa,
- paiwanic,
- panache,
- paunchy,
- pangea,
- panacea,
- panek,
- panza,
- panga,
- pang,
- pankow,
- panocha,
- pansy,
- pankey,
- panozzo.
Conjugate verb Pawns
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