Pawns, e.g. are a type of chess piece that is the weakest and most numerous on the board. They are typically represented by a small, cylindrical shape with a flat top. The term 'pawns, e.g.' can also refer to other pieces in other games, such as MEN in the game of draughts, which is also known as checkers. Octad is a term used to describe a group of eight pieces, which is the number of pawns typically found on a chessboard.