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What is Horwitz Bishops?

What is Horwitz Bishops?

Chess Terms : Horwitz Bishops Explained

What is Horwitz Bishops?

Chess Terms : Horwitz Bishops Explained

Horwitz Bishops

Horwitz bishops are two bishops aiming at the opponent's castled king's position along adjacent diagonals—typically from b2 and c2 (or g2 and f2). Named after Bernhard Horwitz. The bishops create powerful long-range pressure against the king.

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