Two knaves, two fools, and four additional pawns divided up on either side of the board. Refer to the illustration above to note the board's extension and logistics of pieces. The board's extension also necessitates an augmentation of the pawn's first move. This is to preserve the early classical challenge for central control of the board. This also enables pawns to have an even more active role in the defense and development of key pieces as well as offer increased offensive capabilities.
Classical rules apply to the pawn from that point on.
En passant also applies if a pawn moves forth two or three spaces and an opposing pawn attacks. The knave is a new piece exclusive to Chess2. The knave is a dark character symbolized by the dagger. The knave moves one space in any direction. Its dual nature can help a player open the board up or be used in support of other pieces as the game develops.