Queen's Pawn
The "Queen's Pawn" refers to the pawn that is positioned in front of the queen at the start of a chess game. It is located on the d4 square for White and d5 square for Black. This pawn is significant because it often serves as a foundation for various opening strategies, allowing players to control the center of the board.
In chess openings, the Queen's Pawn Game is a common approach where players develop their pieces and control key squares. Popular openings that involve the Queen's Pawn include the Queen's Gambit and the King's Indian Defense. These strategies can lead to rich and complex positions in the game.