Tactics · Lesson 60 of 92
Remove the Defender
An enemy knight is defended only by a bishop. What's the classic plan?
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- Ignore it
- Capture or drive away the bishop first, then take the knight
- Trade queens immediately
- 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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