Chess rule for promoting queen....?

Question

I learnt the rules as a child and always thought once you promoted the pawn to a queen the opponents piece couldn't capture her straightaway. 
However i have just played against a computer and when i promoted my queen the computer captured her straight away - is this correct or am i?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

The only piece on a chessboard that can never be captured is the King.

Any other piece, promoted or otherwise, can be captured at any time, provided there is a legal move available for capture.

You just have to be careful when promoting a pawn to make sure the promotion square isn't defended. :-)

Cei · Answer

The computer is correct

Anonymous · Answer

the computer is correct....it's hard to beat modern technology !!

(you've been playing the wrong way)

(updated answer)...ryan is a COMPLETE moron !!....there is no such thing as individual rules?....there is only ONE set of rules !!

jack-asses like ryan need their mouth stapled shut !!

Anonymous · Answer

Everyone plays the game differently, so you weren't necessarily wrong, but I do think that the computer follows the standard rules.

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