3 ms·
True, castling is essential, but for a decent chess playing experience, promotion to anything except a queen is not really necessary, and en passant is too obsc
by ptaipale 12y ago
True, castling is essential, but for a decent chess playing experience, promotion to anything except a queen is not really necessary, and en passant is too obscure to be relevant.
- muyuu 12y agoUnderpromotion happens in tournament chess, and en passant is fundamental. Without it it's a different game as pawn blockades work differently.