black knight
US /ˌblæk ˈnaɪt/
UK /ˌblæk ˈnaɪt/
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schwarzer Springer
a chess piece, typically black, that moves in an L-shape, two squares in one direction (horizontally or vertically) and then one square perpendicularly. It is represented by a horse's head.
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The black knight jumped over the pawn to attack the queen.
Der schwarze Springer sprang über den Bauern, um die Dame anzugreifen.
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He moved his black knight to a strong central position.
Er zog seinen schwarzen Springer in eine starke zentrale Position.
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schwarzer Ritter, böse Ritter
a mysterious or villainous knight, often depicted in medieval legends or fantasy literature, who is not aligned with any particular side or is an antagonist.
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The legend tells of a fearsome black knight who roamed the cursed forest.
Die Legende erzählt von einem furchterregenden schwarzen Ritter, der den verfluchten Wald durchstreifte.
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In the story, the hero must face the mysterious black knight to save the kingdom.
In der Geschichte muss der Held den mysteriösen schwarzen Ritter besiegen, um das Königreich zu retten.