Why isn't pawn allowed to capture here - Chess Forums

Basseh89

Dec 31, 2020

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#1

Why can't the white pawn on c3 capture the black horse on d4?

Caesar49bc

Dec 31, 2020

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#2

The pawn is pinned by the bishop on a5.

Basseh89

Dec 31, 2020

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#3

Pff why didn't i see that. Thanks!

nklristic

Dec 31, 2020

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#4

It is an illegal move as if you take the knight with that pawn you would leave your king in check which is not allowed. That is why c3 pawn is pinned to the king and can't capture the knight.