Chess piece not allowed to move backward NYT crossword answer is:
PAWN (4 letters length)The answer for Chess piece not allowed to move backward crossword clue is listed above to help you solve the puzzle you are currently working on.
The answer to the crossword clue NYT (June 5 2023) is "pawn". The pawn is the most basic chess piece and is the only piece not allowed to move backward. It can only move forward one square at a time, but it has the ability to capture pieces diagonally. It is the only piece that can be promoted to another piece when it reaches the other side of the board.