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RRB 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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RRB 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.