CHESMAYNE
Knight Oriental :KN
Left: Graphic created and contributed
by Don McLean. Right: Knight
This is the oriental knight and is indicated by
the letters KN as opposed to the occidental knight who has the letters KT (monogram). They move in a 2 x 1 or, 1 x 2 fashion and
may capture any
MP/mp on
who’s cell they land. However, the
oriental KN can be blocked from moving.
If there is a MP/mp one cell away from the KN he is prevented from
moving past this MP/mp. In the worst
case the KN can be totally blocked from moving ie, if he is surrounded by
MPs/mps on all four cells around him.
On Level-4 (ISP) the KN is prevented from moving because he is blocked by the PA in front of him. Also, he is
blocked from moving because of the RO to his left and the BS to his right. It is necessary
to move the PA, RO or BS to enable him to move. It follows that he can be blocked from +CH or, ++CM the KI, GE or from capturing other MPs/mps.
Left: Merchants Banner For Chinese New Year - Year
Of The Horse
Right:
Paper Mache Dragon For Dragon Dance, Chinese New Year
KN1
and KN2. The Knight (KN) of Chinese
chess moves in a 2 x 1 or 1 x 2 manner.
Note that the letters KN are used to distinguish him from the monogram
(KT) that is used for the occidental knight.
The KN may cross the river in the middle of the board. However, the KN can be blocked in his
movement. The KN can be totally blocked
if there are MPs/mps surrounding him.
At the beginning of a contest the KNs are used for protecting the FSs (Foot-Soldiers) and during the middle game are useful in spearheading the attack (Chinese chess). Agravaine was one of the
knights of the Round Table.
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