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Good knight, bad bishop

9/23/2020 – Who is better, the bishop or the knight? It depends. In the endgame, when both sides fight on both wings, the bishop is usually better than the knight. But not always. One such exception is the diagram position. Here, the knight is better than the bishop. But how does Black win?

The right exchange

7/21/2020 – This is a crucial question in chess. After all, once pieces have been exchanged they can never return. There are times when you need to keep them on the board, and others when you need to part with them at once. Yet another instructive lesson by endgame specialist Karsten Muller.

Solid and not so solid walls

7/30/2019 – The duel of bishop against knight can be fascinating. The bishop often strives for dynamic play while the knight prefers more static positions.

A swinging king

1/8/2019 – Far advanced passed pawns are usually very strong. However, in the following case, they can be stopped. Black to move and draw.

Knight vs bishop - the eternal duel

7/4/2017 – Who is stronger: knight or bishop? The knight is slow but nimble. And if things go seriously wrong the knight can still try to erect a fortress. However, it's best to design such a fortress carefully.

Mating nets

6/27/2017 – A mating attack in the middlegame is a fine thing. So is a mating attack in the endgame. And in the endgame you can invite your king to the party.
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