by Elite Chess Blog | Chess Strategy
Bishops and their Habits Last week, we analysed the missing bishop and the resulting weak colour complex. Today, we explore further elements of bishop strategy: creating open diagonals and the power of the bishop pair. How can black make use of the active bishop pair?...
by Elite Chess Blog | Chess Strategy
The Bishop without an Opponent A bishop without an opponent which contests the same colour squares can be a very powerful piece. Below, we explore its ability to exploit weak colour complexes. How can white exploit a weak colour complex? Weak colour complex When one...
by Elite Chess Blog | Chess Strategy
Knights and their habits Last week, we analysed the relationship between knights and their outposts. Today, we explore further elements of knight strategy: restriction, the knight pair in attack, and blockade. Restriction Knights need advanced support points to be...
by Elite Chess Blog | Chess Strategy
Knights and their Outposts Knights are usually at their best when they have advanced outposts in the centre. Below, we explore the powerful relationship between knights and their outposts. How can black create an outpost for their knight? Outposts: Homes for Knights...
by Elite Chess Blog | Chess Strategy
Doubled Pawns: Heroes or Villains? Doubled pawns are often regarded negatively as something to be avoided. Their mobility is inherently limited: the second pawn cannot advance until the lead pawn takes a step forward first. However, there is more to these little...
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