The number of white pawns in chess is _________.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 8.
· In a standard chess game, each player starts with 8 pawns.
· The white player has 8 white pawns, which are initially placed on the second rank (from the player's perspective). These pawns are used to advance and capture pieces, and their movement is central to the game's strategy.
Additional Information:
· Pawns move forward one square at a time, but they capture diagonally.
· On their first move, pawns can move two squares forward. If they reach the opposite end of the board, they can be promoted to any piece, except the king.
· Pawns are considered the weakest pieces in chess, but they are very important in terms of strategy, as they can form the structure of a player's defence and offense.