Metropolitan Chess Club

Thu May 30, 2013 @18:45 - 10:00PM Metropolitan 1 vs Woodbridge 1 -- Venue: MET Division: Two

Thu May 30, 2013 @18:45 - 10:00PM Cavendish MA vs Metropolitan MA -- Venue: CAV Division: Six

In the 15th century, promotion to allow more than one Queen was considered improper because it symbolized adultery. In Spain and Italy in the 17th century, the Pawn could only be promoted to the rank of Queen. In France and Germany, promotion was limited to any piece which had been lost. In some countries a player could promote a Pawn to an enemy piece so as to force stalemate. The current law in Pawn promotion was established at the first International Tournament in 1851.