Chess rules · beginner
How the Knight Moves
The knight jumps in an L-shape: two squares one way, then one square to the side.
touch_appLearn it by doing: read the short explanation, then play it on the board.
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The rule
The knight moves in an L: two squares in one direction, then one square to the side. It's the only piece that can jump over others! Worth about 3 pawns.
A handy fact: every knight move lands on the opposite colour square.
Practise it
- The knight: The knight jumps in an L-shape: two squares one way, then one square to the side.
- Knight jumps: Practise the L-shape: the knight jumps over the pawns in its way.
Tips
- From b1, the knight can reach a3, c3 or d2.
- Knights jump over pieces. Plan two moves ahead.