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In chess when your pawn crosses the chess board do you get your queen back?

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You can choose what piece you would like back. Most people choose their queen.

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In chess when a pawn crosses the chess board do you get your queen back?
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In chess can you sacrifice a pawn for a queen?
That would be an ecumenical matter.
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Yes, all they have to do is reach the absolute opposite row.
Where can you put your queen when you get it back in chess?
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Can a pawn become a queen in chess?
Yes, IF it promotes(reaches the other side of the board) into one. You can also promote your pawn to a rook, bishop, or knight, but not a king.