How old can you be a knight?

Most knights were required to be at least 21 years old. Knights were considered elite soldiers in battles, wars and crusades, but when not in such situations, they usually acted as law enforcement officers of the local lord's court or that of the queen.

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2024-01-18 09:33:10

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Is a knight better than a queen?
Well, a Queen is a single piece that moves like a Rook
Rook
The rook (/rʊk/; ♖, ♜) is a piece in the game of chess. It may move any number of squares horizontally or vertically without jumping, and it may capture an enemy piece on its path; additionally, it may participate in castling.
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and Bishop. In most cases a Queen is slightly stronger than a Rook and Bishop. You could infer from that that a piece that moved like a Queen and Knight in most situations would be slightly stronger than a Queen and Knight.
2024-01-03 03:45:22

Can a knight jump 2 pieces?
The Knight is the most special piece in chess, having a flexibility that makes it a powerful piece. The knight is the only piece on the board that may jump over other pieces. The knight moves two squares horizontally or vertically and then one more square at a right-angle. The knight's move is shaped as an “L”.
2023-11-16 22:13:54

Is a knight rich or poor?
The resources needed for horses, armor and weaponry meant that knighthood was generally a job for the rich. Most knights came from noble families, and success in battle might lead to a royal grant of additional land and titles.
2023-03-26 15:01:37

Can a rook win against a knight?
Rook versus a knight: this is usually a draw. There are two main exceptions: the knight is separated from the king
king
The king (♔, ♚) is the most important piece in the game of chess. It may move to any adjoining square; it may also perform a move known as castling. If a player's king is threatened with capture, it is said to be in check, and the player must remove the threat of capture on the next move.
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King (chess) - Wikipedia
and may be trapped and won or the king and knight are poorly placed. Kamsky vs Bacrot, 2006 is an example of a rook vs knight ending which resulted in a win.
2023-01-05 10:45:26

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