diff --git a/src/backend/Board.java b/src/backend/Board.java
index fda22b0..1b13401 100644
--- a/src/backend/Board.java
+++ b/src/backend/Board.java
@@ -588,7 +588,7 @@ public class Board {
 	    return false; // King is not in check
 	}
 	
-	public static Piece promotePawn(boolean isWhite, int x, int y) {
+	public Piece promotePawn(boolean isWhite, int x, int y) {
 	    return new Piece(isWhite, PieceType.Queen, x, y);
 	}