Bishop or Knight: Which is Better? A common question beginners often ask, is whether the bishop or the knight is better in chess. This is a totally fair and important question, as – especially in the opening – exchanges between knight and bishop are common. Often, the decision to engage in these exchanges is based … Read more
How Does The Knight Move In Chess? The bishop is one of two minor pieces in chess (the other being the knight). He is a valuable strategic asset, thanks to his long-range attacking capabilities. But before you can master the bishop, we need to explain how the bishop moves and attacks in chess. Let’s go! … Read more
How Much is Each Chess Piece Worth? In chess, we assign each piece on the board a value in the form of points. These valuations are not inherently important for the game itself, but they can help evaluate a given position or assess, whether a trade of pieces is beneficial or not. So, let’s see … Read more
Is a Queen Better Than a Rook and Bishop? Assessing and comparing the value of multiple chess pieces can be a tricky undertaking. So it comes to no surprise that beginners often ask, whether the queen is better than a rook and bishop combined. In this article we’ll try to answer that question in an … Read more
Which Chess Piece Moves Diagonally? You might ask yourself which chess pieces are allowed to move diagonally. Well, you’re in luck! In this quick guide, we’ll tell you exactly that, and dive a bit deeper into the movement all all pieces, that can slide across the chess board in diagonal lines. The Bishop Moves Only … Read more