Knights move in an L shape (see diagram on the left).
One way to remember is to move the piece 2 squares straight in any direction, and one square across.
Knights capture enemy pieces the same way they move.
Knights are the only pieces that can jump over other pieces.
In the 4 diagrams below, you can see how the knight moves (in red), as well as why it is generally better for knights to be placed closer to the center.
With a more centralized position, your knight has more options to move.
Now it’s time to practice! Visualize using your mind. Calculate how many moves it takes to move the white knight to capture the enemy pawn. Answers are in the next section.
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Answers:
3 Moves
2 Moves
3 Moves
2 Moves
2 Moves
3 Moves
4 Moves
6 Moves
In chess, a FORK, occurs when an attacking piece attacks 2 or more enemy piece at the same time.
When you are attacking two pieces at the same time, it is called a double attack.
The opponent cannot move both pieces out of the way and usually one is taken.
The attacker usually aims to gain material by capturing one of the opponent’s pieces.
Now it’s time to practice! Visualize using your mind. White to move and win in 1.
Answers are in the next section.
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Answers
Nc5+
Ne7+
Nf6+
Nc4+
Ng5+
Nf5+
Nd5+
Ne4