chess_soldier

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Soldier is a general term that refers to a member of an army or other military force. In the context of chess, a "soldier" specifically refers to a pawn that has made it all the way to the opposite side of the board and become a queen. The term originates from the idea that pawns are considered foot soldiers, or infantrymen, in the game of chess. They are typically moved forward one square at a time, unless they reach the opponent's starting row, where they can move diagonally as well. In modern chess notation, this piece is often represented by the symbol "q" for queen, but it remains commonly referred to as a soldier or pawn in informal contexts.