Here are some examples of special moves in chess:
1. En Passant
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This chess move occurs when a pawn jumps two squares from its starting position, landing beside one of the opponent's pawns. The opponent then captures that pawn
by moving their pawn diagonally to the square the other pawn passed over.
Here's a brief history lesson about En passant:
2. Castling
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Castling is a special move involving the rook and the king. Castling is the only time in the game where two pieces move at once.
The king moves two squares toward the rook, and the rook moves to the square the king passed over. This can only work if there
are no pieces in between them. The king can castle with either rook.
3. Pawn Promotion
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Pawn is a special move where a pawn can transform into another piece once reaches the other side of the chessboard. It's possible
to change into any piece like a knight or a bishop, but most players choose to promote the pawn to a queen, because it is the most
powerful piece in the game.