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Without the en passant rule, certain unfair situations occur...

For example, black could move this pawn forward two squares.

And advance it to become a queen

This is a consequence of the rule changes During the 15th century

But thanks to the en passant rule, this pawn would be captured

Which would’ve been the case with the old rules

What is En Passant in Chess?

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