black knight
US /ˌblæk ˈnaɪt/
UK /ˌblæk ˈnaɪt/
1.
cavallo nero
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.
Il cavallo nero saltò sopra il pedone per attaccare la regina.
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He moved his black knight to a strong central position.
Ha mosso il suo cavallo nero in una forte posizione centrale.
2.
cavaliere nero, cavaliere malvagio
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.
La leggenda narra di un temibile cavaliere nero che vagava per la foresta maledetta.
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In the story, the hero must face the mysterious black knight to save the kingdom.
Nella storia, l'eroe deve affrontare il misterioso cavaliere nero per salvare il regno.