Knight
Knight
Knight
Mini-
Knight N
Lesson
Level: Beginner
Nn
straight line and can
jump over other
pieces.
The knight moves like an “L”: Two squares The Knight captures opposing pieces by
in one direction, then one square over. moving to the space occupied by the piece.
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The Knight can also jump over other
circled pieces.
pieces that are in the way.
Knight-Pawn hunt!
Starting Position: The Knights starts next to
Place two knights on the board as shown. Then the rooks.
place 8 “sleeping” pawns randomly on the board.
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