Most chess players know that when a pawn reaches the back rank of your opponent's camp, it can become a queen. However, did you know that it can also become any other piece(besides a king and pawn)? Now many of you must be wondering: "WHY ON EARTH WOULD I PROMOTE TO ANOTHER PIECE WHEN I CAN MAKE A QUEEN???" WELL FRIENDS, I PRESENT FOUR REASONS WHY UNDERPROMOTION OCCURS!!!
Most chess players know that when a pawn reaches the back rank of your opponent's camp, it can become a queen. However, did you know that it can also become any other piece(besides a king and pawn)? Now many of you must be wondering: "WHY ON EARTH WOULD I PROMOTE TO ANOTHER PIECE WHEN I CAN MAKE A QUEEN???" WELL FRIENDS, I PRESENT FOUR REASONS WHY UNDERPROMOTION OCCURS!!!
1.To avoid stalemate
2. To use the unique ability of a knight
3. To be fancy-schmancy
Bonus reason: your name is Hikaru Nakamura