when knight badge is given in leetcode

The Knight badge on LeetCode is generally awarded when your contest rating reaches about 1848–1850+ , which typically places you in the top 25% of contest participants with rating activity.

What it means

• It is a contest-related badge, not a general problem-solving badge.

• The exact cutoff can vary a bit by contest and rating distribution, so some users report getting it slightly above or below that range.

Practical rule

• A safe rule of thumb is: reach around 1850 contest rating and stay in the top quartile.

• Many users report earning it after several contests once their performance becomes consistently strong.

Example

A user report from LinkedIn states that the Knight badge is given to the top 25% of contest ratings, around 1848+.

If you want, I can also explain how LeetCode contest ratings translate into Knight, Guardian, and higher badges.