<p>If you are referring to when a pawn (On the fourth rank of the opponent's field) has a pawn move two squares (said pawns first move of the game, landing directly adjacent to the first), then you are referring to <em>En Passant</em> (being French for In Passing). This ruling came about after a change was made to the game of chess, for pawns were once only allowed to move up one square at a time, making the game slower and allowing for more possible pawn captures; after a time, a modification to pawn movement allowed them to move two squares on their (independent) first move, some liked this change, while others did not. Eventually a compromise was reached, and En Passant entered into the rules of chess, and continues to be a possibility to this day.</p>

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2019-02-03T23:54:26.097Z
The *immediacy* of eligibility for such a capture really should be mentioned. And a direct quote of the relevant rule, in addition, would make this answer worthy of an up-vote.
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<p>What is it called when a pawn takes a pawn by being passed by another pawn?</p>

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Chess. What is it called when a pawn takes a pawn by being passed
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# Chess. What is it called when a pawn takes a pawn by being passed

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-02-03)

What is it called when a pawn takes a pawn by being passed by another pawn?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2019-02-03. Score: 1

If you are referring to when a pawn (On the fourth rank of the opponent's field) has a pawn move two squares (said pawns first move of the game, landing directly adjacent to the first), then you are referring to *En Passant* (being French for In Passing). This ruling came about after a change was made to the game of chess, for pawns were once only allowed to move up one square at a time, making the game slower and allowing for more possible pawn captures; after a time, a modification to pawn movement allowed them to move two squares on their (independent) first move, some liked this change, while others did not. Eventually a compromise was reached, and En Passant entered into the rules of chess, and continues to be a possibility to this day.

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: The *immediacy* of eligibility for such a capture really should be mentioned. And a direct quote of the relevant rule, in addition, would make this answer worthy of an up-vote.  

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