How the Knight Moves in Chess
Learn the L-shaped jump and find safe landing squares.
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A knight jumps in an L shape: two squares one way, then one to the side. It can jump over pieces, but only captures on its landing square.
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A knight jumps in an L shape: two squares one way, then one to the side. It can jump over pieces, but only captures on its landing square.