Positional Any phase Rating 1500-2000

Bishop Pair

Having the bishop pair means you've kept both bishops while your opponent has given one up. Working together they cover both colours of squares and grow stronger as the board opens up. It's a small but lasting edge, especially in the endgame.

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Source for further study: Watson, Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy.

Builds toward

Minor-Piece Imbalance