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Originally Posted by xander biscuits
I wouldn't call a 1 in 8 chance of retaliation support.
At least it will be a possibilty, perhaps for several moves.
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Originally Posted by xander biscuits
Depending on what your other piece is you'll likely be moving your pawn the 2nd space next turn and just taking 2 turns what you could do with 1.
But you may have more options, like capturing. Besides, I don't think a mad rush down the field will be that useful. Slower pawn movement increases the chance for piece development.