ChessLESSON 2 OF 12 · Piece essentials
The knight’s shortcut
A knight moves two squares along a rank or file, then one square to the side. It is the only piece that jumps over other pieces.
A useful habit
A central knight usually has more useful squares than one on the edge.
Your move
Develop the white knight from g1 to f3.
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