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Promotion 成り

The far three ranks, what each piece turns into, and when promotion is not a choice.

1. The promotion zone

   The far three ranks are the promotion zone. A move that starts or ends there lets the piece promote.

2. What each piece promotes to

   Tokin and the other promoted minor pieces move like a gold; the dragon and the horse add king steps to the rook and bishop.

3. When promotion is forced

   Pawns and lances must promote on the last rank, knights on the last two — otherwise they could never move again.

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