23 Apr 07
Originally posted by Evey HammondUsually you make one or two pawn moves, then one or two knights, then the bishops. It's usually better to move the knights before the bishops (but not always!), because the placement of a knight is normally less critical than the placement of a bishop. Often you need to let your opponent move a few pieces before you can determine a safe place to put your bishops so they won't be harrassed by the enemy. At least that's what the general theory says, I'm still learning this stuff.
Do you find it wise to utlize your bishops early, or not?
23 Apr 07
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Did you know that word bishop contains actually two words: "bi" and "shop".
I think that has something to do with the fact that you always have two bishops at the beginning (hence the bi). Of course one could claim that in that case knights should also be named "Biknight" and rooks "Birooks". So why arent they called birooks and biknights then? Reason for that might be that rooks and knights are generally regarded as "masculine" pieces whereas bishops are kind of feminine, gay-related pieces.
I suggest that we end this discrimination and either rename bishops to simply "Shop", or rename rooks and knights to "Bi-rooks and knights"
23 Apr 07
Originally posted by JusuhI know someone who may be able to help you
Did you know that word bishop contains actually two words: "bi" and "shop".
I think that has something to do with the fact that you always have two bishops at the beginning (hence the bi). Of course one could claim that in that case knights should also be named "Biknight" and rooks "Birooks". So why arent they called birooks and biknights then? Reason for tha ...[text shortened]... me bishops to simply "Shop", or rename rooks and knights to "Bi-rooks and knights"
23 Apr 07
Originally posted by JusuhIs that why the Catholic church has so many of them?
Did you know that word bishop contains actually two words: "bi" and "shop".
I think that has something to do with the fact that you always have two bishops at the beginning (hence the bi). Of course one could claim that in that case knights should also be named "Biknight" and rooks "Birooks". So why arent they called birooks and biknights then? Reason for tha ...[text shortened]... me bishops to simply "Shop", or rename rooks and knights to "Bi-rooks and knights"
An aside for the pc crowd, surely I can poke fun at my own faith?
24 Apr 07
Originally posted by Mad RookGood advice. Thanks!
Usually you make one or two pawn moves, then one or two knights, then the bishops. It's usually better to move the knights before the bishops (but not always!), because the placement of a knight is normally less critical than the placement of a bishop. Often you need to let your opponent move a few pieces before you can determine a safe place to put your bi ...[text shortened]... d by the enemy. At least that's what the general theory says, I'm still learning this stuff.
24 Apr 07
Originally posted by JusuhPardon?
Did you know that word bishop contains actually two words: "bi" and "shop".
I think that has something to do with the fact that you always have two bishops at the beginning (hence the bi). Of course one could claim that in that case knights should also be named "Biknight" and rooks "Birooks". So why arent they called birooks and biknights then? Reason for tha ...[text shortened]... me bishops to simply "Shop", or rename rooks and knights to "Bi-rooks and knights"