'In (such) a way that' vs 'in (such) a way which'

[Banglardon]

is there any difference between 'in (such) a way that' and 'in (such) a way which'?


1- He moved his knight in such a way that I would lose either my bishop or my queen.

2- He moved his knight in such a way which I would lose either my bishop or my queen.

3- When you go to Google and ask for some data, it will optimise the search results in a way which suits them.

4- When you go to Google and ask for some data, it will optimise the search results in a way that suits them.

 

[5jj]

1. Fine.
2. Incorrect.
3 and 4. No difference. Both fine. I'd use #4.

 

[Banglardon]

1. Fine.
2. Incorrect.
3 and 4. No difference. Both fine. I'd use #4.

Thank you. If I use in number 2, will that be correct?

- He moved his knight in such a way in which I would lose either my bishop or my queen.

 

[5jj]

No.

 

[emsr2d2]

I can't think of a context/structure in which "in such a way which" is possible. Follow "in such a way" with "that" and you can't go wrong. It's possible with a different sentence structure, one that includes a comma.

I have always wanted to hit a tennis ball really hard. I have now learned how to do it in such a way, which is fantastic.