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NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2016 Shift 2 📅 02 Apr, 2016

Which chess piece moves straight but attacks diagonally?

A
Knight
B
Rook
C
Bishop
D
Pawn
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NTPC Graduate Tier 1
2016 • 02 Apr, 2016 • Shift 2
Which chess piece moves straight but attacks diagonally?
Correct Answer
Pawn
Rules of Movement Analysis: In chess, pieces have distinct movement mechanics. Rooks move strictly straight lines, Bishops strictly diagonally, and Knights jump......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Rules of Movement Analysis ▼
In chess, pieces have distinct movement mechanics. Rooks move strictly straight lines, Bishops strictly diagonally, and Knights jump in an 'L' shape.
Pawn Mechanics ▼
Pawns are unique as they advance one square straight forward but capture an opponent's piece strictly one square diagonally forward.
Conclusion ▼
The Pawn is the only piece exhibiting this specific dual-nature capability.