Strategy  ·  Lesson 84 of 92

The Bishop Pair

Owning both bishops when your opponent doesn't is usually…

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  1. A small but real long-term advantage, especially in open positions
  2. A weakness
  3. Only relevant in the opening
  4. Worth a queen
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A small but real long-term advantage, especially in open positions

Two bishops rake both color complexes. In open positions the "bishop pair" is worth roughly half a pawn of pressure.

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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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