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baddeeds 08-Mar-17, 17:23	Two Bishops Some of you will remember, if you were on the Chess Warriors team. But, the lesson is that both bishops can be dangerous. Now, the only example we studied, meaning the team and I is in the end game. Where all that's on the board is the lonely K against the opposing K and both bishops which is what's used to deliver a checkmate. And, we learned it's significance. However, I thought that it only applied in that scenario. But, as I learned from GM Susan Polgar earlier today, that is not the case. First, it can be much more material then just K against K and B's. And, there was even example, where it worked against a player who was well ahead. Plus, it doesn't have to be an endgame. The moral is the same that the Bishops cover both squares and, thus, prevents an escape which results in the mate. The idea is that with the squares covered, and the K confined (and sometimes not even in the corner), the opponent can deliver an overwhelming attack.
apatzer 09-Mar-17, 13:20	I will add that Two bishops can control a lot of space and put tremendous pressure on the center. Also more often than not you get to decide what to trade and when (if at all). The two Bishop's give you a lot of flexibility and when used properly in conjunction with other motifs that are present and the ability to create those situations. Also Remember that Bishop's of opposite color are NOT always drawn. Having Bishop's of opposite color always favors the attacking side. Do you need to keep both Bishop's? Do you have a good bishop Vs Bad Knight? Is your Bishop controlling or have control of the queening square? And the list goes on and on. I'm at work on break at the moment. Thank you for sharing!
apatzer 09-Mar-17, 13:24	BTW It is not only lower rated players that fall victim to the reach of "The Tall Pawn"
deeper_insight 09-Mar-17, 13:46	Joe and others may want to take an additional review of my post on Bishops I made a while back.I will add more to that post in time.But combining additional issues on Bishops is a good thing.Open games as always tend to favor increased value for your Bishops,thus exchanging them in some open games is usually not advised.Again,I will get into more detail later this year. gameknot.com

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