Its more runner than walker and the piece goes a lot faster than a peasant for example. Of course the queen and rook can go just as fast, but it is still one of the pieces with the longest range of motion.
Btw, the horse guy is called “Springer” so “jumper”. Because it can jump over other pieces.
In german it’s called a “Läufer” or walker
Ah yes, because it walks, unlike the other pieces…
Its more runner than walker and the piece goes a lot faster than a peasant for example. Of course the queen and rook can go just as fast, but it is still one of the pieces with the longest range of motion.
Btw, the horse guy is called “Springer” so “jumper”. Because it can jump over other pieces.
*Runner