Number of ways two knights can be placed such that they don't attack

What are the number of ways two knights can be placed on a k×k chessboard so that they do not attack each other?

For k from 1 to 8, the answer is given below. How do I find a general formula?
0
6
28
96
252
550
1056
1848

https://oeis.org/A172132

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Can you please provide the explanation for that formula? (nvm Found it)

where did you find the explanation?

Do share the link of explanation

You can refer the following link for the explanation of the formula :

Explanation

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