Wesley So vs Sam Shankland | Why are opposite-colour bishop endgames drawn?

March 7, 2023 NHaselton Uncategorized

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Simon Williams goes lyrical about the endgame between So and Shankland, reminding the audience of former World Champion Boris Spassky’s aphorism, and ranting about dancing around in the moonlight!

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