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Elements of Bishop Strategy: Dominating the Diagonals

Elements of Bishop Strategy: Dominating the Diagonals

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?...
The Missing Bishop: A Weak Colour Complex

The Missing Bishop: A Weak Colour Complex

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...

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