In chess, why can't the queen move like a knight?

Perhaps this question could be answered from from history. Chess started out in India and later spread to the east and west. In Iran (Persia) it got the name chess (like shah, or king). From Iran it west further west to north Africa and Europe. read more

As Jerry said it would be divergent to the game logic that one piece has ability to check mate by only itself. Chess uses different pieces to check mate, at least two pieces. read more

No. The Knight cannot move like a Rook, Bishop, King, or Queen (in other words, straight or diagonal in any 1 direction). Knight moves are L-shaped, requiring moves in 2 directions. I always visualize Knight moves in a circular pattern. Try it by placing the Knight on a square near the center of the board. read more