05 Jan 05
In another thread, sorry I forget which one 😳, I read that a basic need to know move was keeping both bishops and using them to their strengths. How do you use two bishops to their strengths as a pair? Nothing too complicated please as i'm still learning the basics !!!
Thanking you in anticipation 😀
05 Jan 05
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Originally posted by bambeeHi Bambee,
In another thread, sorry I forget which one 😳, I read that a basic need to know move was keeping both bishops and using them to their strengths. How do you use two bishops to their strengths as a pair? Nothing too complicated please as i'm still learning the basics !!!
Thanking you in anticipation 😀
Bishops are considered "long range" pieces. If their paths are unobstructed they can go from one end of the board (diagonally) to the other. So they operate at their best in open positions.
It's best to put them on squares where they can attack through the center of the board. A bishop doesn't have to be in the center to be effective, it just needs to be aimed at the center.
So if you have the two bishops they would operate best in a wide open game where their movement isn't restricted. They can fly all over the board and outpace the knights. In that case, if your bishops are well placed and active, you'd have a minor piece advantage over your opponent.
That was a very simple explanation of how to use bishops by the way. There are hundreds of sites on the web that can go into more detail for you. Just google something like; "Chess Using Bishops" and you should get plenty of hits.
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05 Jan 05
Originally posted by bambeeIt's quite simple really. Use one bishop to attack on the light squares and the other to attack on the dark squares 😉
In another thread, sorry I forget which one 😳, I read that a basic need to know move was keeping both bishops and using them to their strengths. How do you use two bishops to their strengths as a pair? Nothing too complicated please as i'm still learning the basics !!!
Thanking you in anticipation 😀
05 Jan 05
If you have a bishop pair in late middlegame, you should try to open up the middle as wib says, while your opponent will probably try to clutter the middle to restrain your bishops and give his knights an advantage. If you can steer into an endgame with an open middle and pawns on both sides, you'll have a nice edge: your bishops can protect your advanced queenside pawns while simultaneously attacking your opponents advanced kingside pawns. Knights on the other hand have a very limited range. Try to keep the bishop pair as long as possible; the ability to target both black and white squares is very useful.
Don't let your opponent lock up the middle or let him remove all pawns on one side of the board and you should do fine.
05 Jan 05
Originally posted by bambeeNever had a problem using my bishop! Story of my life...
In another thread, sorry I forget which one 😳, I read that a basic need to know move was keeping both bishops and using them to their strengths. How do you use two bishops to their strengths as a pair? Nothing too complicated please as i'm still learning the basics !!!
Thanking you in anticipation 😀
21 Jan 05
Originally posted by David TebbLOL!!!!! That's the best advice, EVAR, Mr. Tebb, use one to attack teh dark, and attack on teh light with teh other.....hahahahahahahahaha yuo are teh chest maxst0re, we are teh sux0r3s hahahahahaha god bless yuo for teh keen insight, I have tears in my eyEZ.
It's quite simple really. Use one bishop to attack on the light squares and the other to attack on the dark squares 😉
Good one!!!!
Say, can yuo tell me how to castle?
22 Jan 05
Originally posted by bambeeIn a nutshell, bishops are considered slightly stronger pieces than knights because they attack/defend more squares. They also can affect squares on the other side of the board were as knights take time to travel and might take many moves to attack or defend a specific square.
In another thread, sorry I forget which one 😳, I read that a basic need to know move was keeping both bishops and using them to their strengths. How do you use two bishops to their strengths as a pair? Nothing too complicated please as i'm still learning the basics !!!
Thanking you in anticipation 😀
If however the pawn structure in your game is locked together, then knights are stronger because they can jump over the pawns.
To use your bishops more effectively, you should try and open up the position by choosing which diagonals you want them on and trying to give them as long a range as possible. When you have two bishops v's two knights you should aim for more open positions so your bishops have plenty of room.
On the other hand, if you are left with knights instead of bishops, you should try and limit the range of your opponents bishops by blocking their diagonals. If your comfortable playing in clossed positions (locked pawn games) then you might achieve some advantage from clossing the pawn structure (if you can) thus making your knights more powerful.
Having said this you should really read a book for the best guidance. Im not sure exactly what level you are but you might want to try one of these...
Logical chess move by move - Irvine Chernev (great first book!!)
My System - Aaron Nimzowitsch (Classic book, writting is a bit dated)
Logic and planning in chess - Max Euwe (Top Stuff, might be a bit advanced for a first timer to chess literature)