Tactics · Lesson 63 of 92
The Trapped Piece
An enemy bishop has wandered where it has no safe squares. You should…
Choose the right answer
- Attack it — win it for free or for a pawn
- Ignore it
- Offer a draw
- Trade your queen for it
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Attack it — win it for free or for a pawn
A piece with no retreat is as good as captured. Surround it and collect.
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This drill is one step. The full write-up — every rule, every pattern, every common mistake — is in the complete guide.
Practise this on a live board
This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.
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