Why is it good to be a pawn?
1. Because pawns are the shield bearers to the king
2. Because pawns have nowhere to go but ahead
3. Because pawns decide the shape of the battle
4. Because pawns can promote into pieces and save the day
5. Because pawns have potential!
I'm teaching some kids to play chess at our local church's Son Seeker Day Camp, so I've been brushing up on my chess-teaching skills: http://refracted-muse.blogspot.com/p/chess.html
PAWN
ReplyDeleteDo not despise me -
Though, my first move done, I must crawl
Remember, none is immune from me.
Defence or attack
May pivot on me.
And I my also
Without a chrysalis
Emerge, metamorphosed, a queen.
Oh, I like it! Thank you David!
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