Knight (chess)
White knight
Black knight
| Chess pieces | ||
|---|---|---|
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King |  |
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Queen |  |
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Rook |  |
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Bishop |  |
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Knight |  |
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Pawn |  |
A knight is a chess piece. It is represented by a horse's head and neck. Each player starts the game with two knights. It moves in an L pattern, two squares in one direction then one square in another. It is the only piece in chess that can jump over other pieces. A knight is often given a value of three points, about the same as a bishop. Because of its unusual move, a knight can make a fork and attack two or more pieces at the same time.[1]
It is also the only piece that can be in position to attack a king, queen, bishop, or rook without also being attacked by that piece.
'Knight' is shortened to Kt or N when recording games. In printed game scores, it is represented by a figurine.
- ↑ R, Sam (27 May 2026). "Chess Pieces Names, Moves & Values (Complete Guide)". Debsie. Retrieved 4 June 2026.