I admit I am addicted to chess, so I am dedicating a power trail to the game. The pawn is the first stop of the power trail of the chess series.
Chess power trail - Pawn
The pawn is the most common and least powerful piece in chess. It can move one square forward, except on its first move, when it can move two squares. It can capture an enemy piece by moving one square diagonally. If a pawn reaches the last rank of the board, it can promote to a more powerful piece, such as a queen. The pawn is often considered the "soul" of chess, because it can influence the structure and strategy of the game. Pawns can form chains, islands, or passers, and they can create weaknesses or strengths for both sides in the game of chess.