Rule: The pawn (♙,♟) moves to one square only but can jump to the 4th rank or square from 2nd rank.

Here's a screenshot of the pawn's moves:

Lichess tutorial: Bring the Pawn to the stars

CAPTURE

Pawns move forward, but captures an enemy piece diagonally.

Lichess tutorial: Pawn captures bishop

EN PASSANT

En passant works when your pawn is on the 5th rank.

Lichess tutorial: Pawn moves en passant

PROTECTION

Defend your pawn with a bishop, but you can also defend a bishop with a pawn. Keep your pieces safe.

Lichess tutorial: Pawn-bishop defense

COMBAT

Pawns, with the help of a bishop, can defend your pieces from enemy threats.

Lichess tutorial: Build a shield with your pawns

CHECK THE KING

A pawn can check the enemy king with one move.

Lichess tutorial: Pawn checks king

PROMOTION

Pawns can be promoted to a queen, horse, rook or bishop when it reaches the 8th rank or the opponent's first square.

Lichess tutorial: Pawn gets promoted

These basic pawn moves are a must for you to know. Learn chess by playing it online at Lichess.org.