En Passant still A JOKE !
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The problem I see with en passant...
is the way it is viewed when chess is taught to new beginners. It is always glossed over as a "special move" that rarely happens and you shouldn't worry about it. I use en passant a significant amount of time and try to teach players about it from day one so the possibility is there. Castling was frowned upon when it was first introduced for the same reason, it was viewed as improper and now it is a major principle of the game. En Passant should be treated with respect since if didn't have merit, we wouldn't be using it 300 years after its establishment.
The solution is simple...
If you don't like en passant, then play the old way and never advance your pawns more than one square at a time. Then you will never face having en passant played against you.