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marshmallow925
Jul 6, 2023
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#1
Does the en passant rule apply in a certain area?
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orlock20
Jul 6, 2023
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#2

No. En passant was created when the pawn could move two squares at the opening. Its to prevent players from moving the pawn two squares to keep their pawn from being taken.

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KeSetoKaiba
Jul 6, 2023
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#3

Here is a good chess.com resource for learning players, or anyone just wanting to review the rules. It covers en passant under the section titled "Discover The Special Rules."

https://www.chess.com/learn-how-to-play-chess

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Pro14xyz
Jul 7, 2023
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#4

No

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bigD521
Jul 7, 2023
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#5

I would say it isn't about area as much as rows. 5th Rank for white pawn, and 4th rank for black pawn. Then when a side makes a 2 square pawn move landing next to the pawn of opposite color on one of the two ranks, an en passant capture can be made if desired.