Chess: 900 to 1800

Bishop against knight

Open board with pawns on both wings: the bishop is better. Closed, fixed pawns: the knight is better.

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  • Lesson 83 of 132

Four steps: two explanations, a demonstration, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1700.

Bishop against knight The square arrow button opens this screen in the full trainer, with its menu and settings. Credit: Chess Trainer

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