IntermediateGood and bad bishopsKnight outpostsThe bishop pairPositional exchange sacrifices

Minor Piece Masterclass

Understand the importance of Minor pieces, Learn how to control the game using correct placement of the minor pieces

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Good vs. Bad BishopspositionalIntermediate
A bishop is "bad" when its own pawns stand on its colour and block it. Trade bad bishops, or put your pawns on the other colour.
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Knight Outposts & AnchorspositionalIntermediate
An outpost is a square, protected by your pawn, that no enemy pawn can attack. A knight there is often worth more than a rook.
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The Bishop Pair AdvantagepositionalIntermediate
Two bishops cover both colours and grow stronger as the position opens. The side with the pair wants open lines; the other side wants it closed.
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Positional Exchange SacrificespositionalIntermediate
Giving a rook for a minor piece can pay off when it removes a key defender, wrecks the pawn structure or leaves a dominant minor piece.
1 scenario35 min
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