Chess Rendered Familiar by Tabular Demonstrations of the Various Positions and Movements, as Described by Philidor With Many Other Critical Situations and Moves, and a Concise Introduction to Game (Classic Reprint)

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The Knights move obliquely forward or backward, upon every third Square, including that which they stood on, from black to white, and from white to black, over the heads of the men, or pieces, being a manner peculiar to themselves. As, from 36, a Knight may move either to 19, 21, 26, 30, 42, 46, 51, or 53, passing over any pieces on 28, 35, 37, or 44; and a Knight seated on 37, can, be moved either to 20, 22, 27, 31, 43, 47, 52.

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