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What does the knight notation N avoid confusion with?

The king.

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  1. The king ✔
  2. The bishop
  3. The queen

Why: Knights use N because K already stands for the king in notation.

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References

Answer: The king. Knights use N because K already stands for the king in notation.

  1. Chess en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess
    N is used to avoid confusion with king
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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