Iv'e lost count of the number of novices who think you are cheating when you play an En Passant move, and refuse to accept it, until you show them on the net or a book.
Great video, very helpful for explaining to my 8-year-old son how to complete this move. Question: Black pawn is at E4, and since White moves first, I'm assuming this would be Black's second move (e.g., Black's first move was to E5, then one move to E4), but the board as shown doesn't indicate any White moves. I'm assuming it's just for simplicity's sake that you're only demonstrating this move. Am I correct? Thanks again for posting this tutorial.
i just played yahoo chess and tried to en passant.. never had a problem with using it here... but this time it wouldnt let me do it... the black pawn that move two squares was attacking a knight of mine ie after it moved two squares it was diagonally opposite my knight... if the pawn that can be taken en passent is itself threatening another piece (as above) can it not be captured en passent? i dont think so right? ( i was tired and playing badly and losing at the time...)
I've been playing for along time but recently statreted again my sis pulled this move on me so i looked it up turns out since she did nt do it right away she lost it
There's a possible misconception that your video propagates which is that a white pawn can only be captured by a black pawn and not vice versa. And en passant is pronounced, phonetically speaking, "on pass-on". Otherwise, very helpful - thanks.
thanks andy a lot...i play chess on flyordie.com but many time lost the game coz of this move....now i know the rules and can use it judiciously....thanks again andy....keep the good work up buddy :)
Lets say for eg we are in a middle / end game position, some pawns and pieces have been exchanged. What if there is a black pawn on b3, and white has a pawn on c2, white to move plays c4. Does the EP rule still apply.
Great explanation, thank you for putting time in making this! What chess computer program are you using to make these demonstrations? ...Can you recommend a program for my 2nd grade twins to play chess online and progress (they are beating 4th graders at their school and are wanting to improve more)
Hey there and thanks for your comment. Basically the rules explained at the end of the video should hopefully clear up any confusion.
The en passant can be applied to any pawn throughout the game under a few conditions. You can only use it when the opposing side advances his or her pawn two squares from their beginning rank. Then, you have the opportunity to use it, but you cannot move another piece and then decide your next move is the original en passant move (has to be used immediately).
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your comments. It is people like yourself (and the other commenters) that encourage people like myself to create videos and share them with the world. Without such feedback, I would have never known the video was useful to other people.
i just found out theres a history to this move. When chess first came out, pawns could only move 1 space at a time, and never had the option of moving two spaces on its first move. This means that there is an attack opportunity if a black pawn occupies a space in the 4th row, and there are pawns that can move into its attack zone.
Later pawns were given that ability to move two spaces the first move in order to speed up the game. This bypasses that black pawns attack zone though, so this rule was implemented so players wouldn't feel cheated out of their opportunity of attack.
Personally I feel the move should be made illegal since no1 in todays world ever had that opportunity. This is why the move feels like it is cheating players today, even though it was made to accommodate players who felt they were being cheated.
The best way to understand this and other chess rules is to play them out with chess software. It won't let you make an illegal move, so try every variation you can think of.
With the black pawn where it was, the white pawn was doomed whether it moved one or two squares. It seems the only reason it would move is because white was desperate to free up a path for a piece behind it.
Always insist on playing by official rules, and keep a copy of the rules handy. I hate it when people want to play by improvised rules that I'm not familiar with (i.e "that's what we always did when we were growing up"). Standardized rules eliminate conflicts.
so therefore en passant could only happen when an oppent junps two spaces from its original position? or can en passant happen as soon as they meet side by side regardless if they took two jumps from the first move.. and how many en passant are you legally bound to in a game... thank you...
I hate it when you have a game a chess with someone and they are new or unaware of this move. Especially when you are in the stronger position and they start kicking up a fuss about it. I now explain it plus the Castle move before I play any stranger now and would advise everyone else to do the same who are new to the game.
Well when the game first starts yes it should be on e5 or e6. But, the En Passant couldn't occur if such was the case. So, it needs to be on any of the files on the 4th rank.
That's the point of en passant. It prevents a player from waiting until a pawn has advanced, and then passing it in a single move move. So naturally it only occurs when a pawn has moved twice.
There is one minor error with this tutorial. The En Passant is actually pronounced "On Passant" not "In Passant." In future tutorials I will make sure to get the correct pronunciation.
Iv'e lost count of the number of novices who think you are cheating when you play an En Passant move, and refuse to accept it, until you show them on the net or a book.
MrJuno6 1 week ago
Great video, very helpful for explaining to my 8-year-old son how to complete this move. Question: Black pawn is at E4, and since White moves first, I'm assuming this would be Black's second move (e.g., Black's first move was to E5, then one move to E4), but the board as shown doesn't indicate any White moves. I'm assuming it's just for simplicity's sake that you're only demonstrating this move. Am I correct? Thanks again for posting this tutorial.
raschknits 2 weeks ago
i just played yahoo chess and tried to en passant.. never had a problem with using it here... but this time it wouldnt let me do it... the black pawn that move two squares was attacking a knight of mine ie after it moved two squares it was diagonally opposite my knight... if the pawn that can be taken en passent is itself threatening another piece (as above) can it not be captured en passent? i dont think so right? ( i was tired and playing badly and losing at the time...)
kroqster 3 months ago
I've been playing for along time but recently statreted again my sis pulled this move on me so i looked it up turns out since she did nt do it right away she lost it
dbfordateam 3 months ago
I know this video has been around for several years, but I just wanted to thank you for it - it is the CLEAREST example I have found!
Great job man, and thanks again for taking time to do this.
Muggwhumpp 3 months ago
white goes 1st.... wrong
Doddster1983 4 months ago
wiki made it too confusing
Luke51015 4 months ago
There's a possible misconception that your video propagates which is that a white pawn can only be captured by a black pawn and not vice versa. And en passant is pronounced, phonetically speaking, "on pass-on". Otherwise, very helpful - thanks.
cellblockferguson 5 months ago
This is getting me the chess merit badge. ;)
pigscanfly522 5 months ago
thanks andy a lot...i play chess on flyordie.com but many time lost the game coz of this move....now i know the rules and can use it judiciously....thanks again andy....keep the good work up buddy :)
hhellrokr 8 months ago
...................stupid rule
tbrew222 9 months ago
i know u useed E to take out D pawn but can the en pasant take out the F pawn to?
issiac360 10 months ago
You're the only one explaining it like it is, not taking 5 minuets to get to the freaking point! You also explained it easy,. Thanks
lordabomity 1 year ago
this can only apply on e4?
kaokten 1 year ago
Cool, now to find out what the hell castling is.
PrimoKarim 1 year ago
Lets say for eg we are in a middle / end game position, some pawns and pieces have been exchanged. What if there is a black pawn on b3, and white has a pawn on c2, white to move plays c4. Does the EP rule still apply.
dashwood123 1 year ago
In passant?
deluschewitz 1 year ago
so only a pawn can take a pawn using an en passant?
UnlimitedGreed 1 year ago
@UnlimitedGreed yes, only pawns can be captured via en passant.
dejayXYZ 1 year ago
HELLO THERE. I WASN'T LOOKING FOR FAULTS
BUT SHURE FOR THIS MOVE TO HAVE WORKED PROPERLY ESPECIALLY
WHEN TRYING TO LEARN EN PASSANT (BEGINNERS)
( WHITE SHOULD HAVE ALREADY MOVED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE).
ALEXBRYCE001 1 year ago
thank goodness thers such vid... alot of ppl are complaining tht the windows chess game did this move and accused of glitch or cheat
zinhd 1 year ago
Great explanation, thank you for putting time in making this! What chess computer program are you using to make these demonstrations? ...Can you recommend a program for my 2nd grade twins to play chess online and progress (they are beating 4th graders at their school and are wanting to improve more)
3DCGdesign 1 year ago
I wonder if you can take a pawn like this with a bishop?
Tryggvessalladsbar 2 years ago
Hey there and thanks for your comment. Basically the rules explained at the end of the video should hopefully clear up any confusion.
The en passant can be applied to any pawn throughout the game under a few conditions. You can only use it when the opposing side advances his or her pawn two squares from their beginning rank. Then, you have the opportunity to use it, but you cannot move another piece and then decide your next move is the original en passant move (has to be used immediately).
andysmith4358 2 years ago
thanks :D
cankarales 2 years ago
I meant to say, "different" pronounciation.
dartz000 2 years ago
Hmm. I heard so many pronounciation for this word.
dartz000 2 years ago
wow. i think that this video, out of all the other ones i've watched, this one is the best.
Keep up the good work! :D
KyZENDAR 2 years ago
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your comments. It is people like yourself (and the other commenters) that encourage people like myself to create videos and share them with the world. Without such feedback, I would have never known the video was useful to other people.
andysmith4358 2 years ago
I think it's pronounced (awn-puhsawnt) because it's french for "in passing".
IndyJ10 2 years ago
You are correct. I think I mentioned that in a previous comment. Sorry for the confusion.
andysmith4358 2 years ago
That's okay! Keep up the good work!
IndyJ10 2 years ago
It's something like "an passohn". ;)
xRHYDDERCHx 2 years ago
Comment removed
TLucretiusCarus 2 years ago
i liked it, if know more spesial moves plz post them thanks.
stevereimon 2 years ago
C'est "en passant" cretin!prononces bien:))
sepia2008 2 years ago
its en passant (on-possont)
zomah2 2 years ago
Clean, clear concise. good Job! Thank you
grinninggnome 2 years ago
why has blacks gone first and moved 3 spaces?
kinglynx 3 years ago
It's just an example, to show how En Passant is made.
xRHYDDERCHx 2 years ago
i just found out theres a history to this move. When chess first came out, pawns could only move 1 space at a time, and never had the option of moving two spaces on its first move. This means that there is an attack opportunity if a black pawn occupies a space in the 4th row, and there are pawns that can move into its attack zone.
superboi 3 years ago
Later pawns were given that ability to move two spaces the first move in order to speed up the game. This bypasses that black pawns attack zone though, so this rule was implemented so players wouldn't feel cheated out of their opportunity of attack.
Personally I feel the move should be made illegal since no1 in todays world ever had that opportunity. This is why the move feels like it is cheating players today, even though it was made to accommodate players who felt they were being cheated.
superboi 3 years ago
The best way to understand this and other chess rules is to play them out with chess software. It won't let you make an illegal move, so try every variation you can think of.
RentAnEducation 3 years ago
With the black pawn where it was, the white pawn was doomed whether it moved one or two squares. It seems the only reason it would move is because white was desperate to free up a path for a piece behind it.
wcsxwcsx 3 years ago
hehe yeah I completely agree! Well send them to my video, =]
andysmith4358 3 years ago
Always insist on playing by official rules, and keep a copy of the rules handy. I hate it when people want to play by improvised rules that I'm not familiar with (i.e "that's what we always did when we were growing up"). Standardized rules eliminate conflicts.
RentAnEducation 3 years ago
so therefore en passant could only happen when an oppent junps two spaces from its original position? or can en passant happen as soon as they meet side by side regardless if they took two jumps from the first move.. and how many en passant are you legally bound to in a game... thank you...
DAMUDIVINEALLAH 3 years ago
En passant is only after the pawn moves two squares on its first move. I think you can do it as many times as you like.
andysmith4358 3 years ago
so u can only en passant capture if the pawn moved 2 sqaures on its first move and u en passant right after that?
mastersam93 3 years ago
Yep that is correct.
andysmith4358 3 years ago
I hate it when you have a game a chess with someone and they are new or unaware of this move. Especially when you are in the stronger position and they start kicking up a fuss about it. I now explain it plus the Castle move before I play any stranger now and would advise everyone else to do the same who are new to the game.
designinsight 3 years ago
why is the black pawn in e4, shouldnt it be in e5 or e6
DeusExMachina360 3 years ago
Well when the game first starts yes it should be on e5 or e6. But, the En Passant couldn't occur if such was the case. So, it needs to be on any of the files on the 4th rank.
- Andy
andysmith4358 3 years ago
That's the point of en passant. It prevents a player from waiting until a pawn has advanced, and then passing it in a single move move. So naturally it only occurs when a pawn has moved twice.
RentAnEducation 3 years ago
There is one minor error with this tutorial. The En Passant is actually pronounced "On Passant" not "In Passant." In future tutorials I will make sure to get the correct pronunciation.
andysmith4358 3 years ago
en passant always confused me now its clarified for me.
sliceit436 3 years ago 2
Thank you for all the comments. I plan to make more so keep checking back. Best -Andy
andysmith4358 3 years ago
thanx
Aztecalt1997 3 years ago 2
More video about chess. Very nice and clear! Thankyou Mr. Andy.
borhan21 3 years ago 2
Ty man, i wish more beginners wouldd watch this.
Ravagr 4 years ago 7
I agree. There needs to be less people who think I'm cheating with this move.
Nightr 4 years ago 4
Very good! Quick and to the point. All beginners should watch this video a few times to learn it.
PhillipCreeper 4 years ago 3