Chess Game

[adatole]

No: HPFGUIDX 36314

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "ssk7882" <skelkins at a...> wrote:
> Chelsea wrote:
> You know, I've always wondered about Ron taking the knight's 
position
> as well.  Ron's obviously a very good chess player.  So why would 
he 
> have chosen to take the place of a *knight?*  I am not very good at
> chess myself, but I have played enough of the game to know that the 
> knights are, well...
> 
> Well, there's just no nice way to say this.  They're pieces that one
> often chooses to sacrifice.
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I really enjoy chess, although I have to admit very little talent at 
the game. 

However, the choice of Knight makes perfect sense. It is the only 
piece that can "jump" over other pieces. It has the ability to move 
around the board the fastest (ie: is not confined to straight lines). 
And while it is often sacrificed near the end of the game (when it is 
no longer needed), that is usually after it has "herded" the 
opponents pieces into position so that the bishop, queen, or rook 
(castle) can swoop in for the final blow.

Just my opinions. 
Leon