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Step 1
Advance the pawn either 1 or 2 spaces when moving the pawn from its starting rank. The pawn is the only piece on the chess board that can move differently on its initial move.
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Step 2
Develop your pawns on the board so that they provide suitable protection to pieces generally considered more valuable. A popular use of this is in placing the pawn to the rear diagonal space of another piece so that if that piece is captured the pawn can affect immediate reprisal.
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Step 3
Remember that your pawn can also be effective as a blocking force against your opponent's more powerful pieces. Blocking files is an effective way of jamming your opponent's power piece development, thereby slowing his ability to bring a threat against your defense.
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Step 4
Advance your pawn deep into your opponent's territory as the match runs long. By placing pressure with the possibility of promoting your pawn to a queen, you will keep your opponent distracted while you pressure his defense on another front.
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Step 5
Use your pawn aggressively if you find other of your power pieces threatened. Even a pawn moved wisely across the chess board can checkmate an unsuspecting opponent.
