Chess: 900 to 1800

Good and bad bishops

A bishop blocked by its own pawns is "bad"; get it outside the pawn chain or trade it.

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  • Lesson 39 of 132

Four steps: two explanations, a demonstration, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1200.

Good and bad bishops The square arrow button opens this screen in the full trainer, with its menu and settings. Credit: Chess Trainer

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