Chess: 900 to 1800

Bishop endings: same and opposite colours

With same-coloured bishops an extra pawn often wins; with opposite colours even two can be a draw.

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  • Lesson 80 of 132

Six steps: two explanations, two demonstrations, a find-the-move exercise, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1600.

Bishop endings: same and opposite colours The square arrow button opens this screen in the full trainer, with its menu and settings. Credit: Chess Trainer

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