Tactics  ·  Lesson 60 of 92

Remove the Defender

An enemy knight is defended only by a bishop. What's the classic plan?

Choose the right answer

  1. Ignore it
  2. Capture or drive away the bishop first, then take the knight
  3. Trade queens immediately
  4. Push all your pawns at it
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Capture or drive away the bishop first, then take the knight

"Remove the defender" — eliminate the guard, then collect the piece it was protecting.

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This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.

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