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Which piece moves in an L shape and can leap over others?

Knight.

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Why: The knight jumps in an L shape and is the only piece that leaps over others.

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Answer: Knight. The knight jumps in an L shape and is the only piece that leaps over others.

  1. Chess en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess
    The knight is the only piece that can leap over other pieces.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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