black knights
Ebony armored horsemen
Black knights appear across several domains, unified by the idea of a dark or unknown challenger.
In chess problems, the black knight is simply the knight belonging to the black pieces.
In medieval legend and fantasy, a black knight is an armored warrior of unknown identity—often menacing, sometimes noble beneath the dark exterior.
In finance and business, a black knight is a hostile acquirer attempting an unwelcome takeover: The company adopted a poison pill to fend off black knights.
The term contrasts with white knight, a friendly rescuer.
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Friendly acquirers in takeovers
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