Chess Game

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No: HPFGUIDX 36325

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "adatole" <adatole at y...> wrote:
> *****************
> 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.

And - it's not always necessary.  A knight can be moved into EVERY 
square once and never visit the same square twice. Very useful piece. 
It is the only officer piece that's free to move at the beginning. 
Each piece has it's value - If King dies, you lose the game. If Queen 
dies, you're badly off (unless your opponent lost one too), and one 
*can* make a checkmate with only King and Queen left. Two towers can 
also do a checkmate. After them, the best piece is Knight - but Queen 
and Towers are at best with as little interference as possible.

Also, knight is the best piece to protect from 4-move-checkmate.