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Move pawn 2 places, opponent sees it as 1 place

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johnnyf_03
Jan 13, 2013
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Hi,
  This has happened me a few times now where I move my pawn two places and then all of a sudden he gets taken as if he's moved only one place. Here's the game, I'm black and move 22 for me is g5:

http://live.chess.com/live?v=20130109#g=434165728

White then moves hxg6 (even though my pawn isn't supposed to be there)andI'm screwed from that point on. Pretty frustrating :(

I think this is the right place to report bugs, right

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z3ppj1g5aw
Jan 13, 2013
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#2

look up en passant

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waffllemaster
Jan 13, 2013
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#3

This is a rule.  Google a move called en passant.

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johnnyf_03
Jan 13, 2013
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#4

wow i didn't know that one at all. thanks! i'll know for next time

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blueemu
Jan 13, 2013
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#5

The Pawn's two-step move is a privilege, not a right. It can be revoked by a neighbouring enemy Pawn.