Can a pawn in checkers move backwards on a diagonal?

Answer 1

A pawn can only capture by moving forward on the diagonal or through en passant; otherwise it must move directly forward. Both moves are of one space only, except for the "breakout move" which can be of either one or two spaces.

Answer 2

No. The pawn may either capture diagonally one space, or move forward one or two spaces.

Answer 3

Yes, only diagonally. In special situations, though, there is en passant capturing

Answer 4

No, pawns can never move backwards.

Answer 5

No