This page is an extension of 56 Tactical Patterns That All Chess Players Should Know.
Due to their unique way of moving, knights can often create unexpected tactical combinations.
Here are three examples of Knight Tricks.
Example #1
1. Qxc7 Kxc7 2. Nd5+
Example #2
1. Nh4 threatening Nxg2 g1(Q) 2. Nf3+
White’s a-pawn will promote quickly.
Example #3
1. Rc8+ Kf7 2. Rxc6