GENERIC NAME: nifedipine. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers (CCBs) that are used to treat angina (heart pain), high blood pressure, and abnormal heart rhythms. Other drugs in the same class include: amlodipine (Norvasc),
The Pawn has several unique attributes. In their first move, each pawn has the option to move forward one space or two spaces. After this move, they can only move one space forward. However, they are also the only chess piece that captures in a method different from how they move. To capture, the Pawn moves diagonally one space (see the diagram).
Here are a few things to know about how a pawn chess piece moves: 1  Pawn chess pieces can only directly forward one square, with two exceptions. 2  Pawns can move directly forward two squares on their first move only. 3  Pawns can move diagonally forward when capturing an opponent's chess piece.