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Before the 15th century...

Pawns could only move forward one square at a time...

So this pawn, by moving forward...

Exposes itself to be captured next turn

But after the 15th century….

Pawns could move forward two squares on their first move

And avoid being captured!

The en passant rule exists to make sure

This pawn can still be taken...

What is En Passant in Chess?

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