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En passant

A pawn that moves two squares can be taken as if it had moved one, by an enemy pawn beside it, on the very next move only.

Black to play · rated 1424

Find the move

Work it out first, then step through the answer.

Your move
Move 1 of 3
Move 2 of 3
Move 3 of 3
Explanations written by Peek AI

How to spot it

  1. 1

    A pawn just moved two squares

    And landed beside one of yours.

  2. 2

    Now or never

    The chance is gone after one move.

  3. 3

    Look at what it opens

    The capture can give check, or take away a guard.

Train en passant captures

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