Chess Strategy- Good vs Bad Bishops

Name: Chess Strategy- Good vs Bad Bishops
Uploaded: 2009-04-07T21:39:28+00:00
Description: We continue our chess strategy series and look at another very important concept, that of the good vs bad bishops. It is imperative that you are able to see which bishops are good and bad and play accordingly. For more information and other great material visit www.thechesswebsite.com

April 7, 2009 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

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We continue our chess strategy series and look at another very important concept, that of the good vs bad bishops. It is imperative that you are able to see which bishops are good and bad and play accordingly.

For more information and other great material visit www.thechesswebsite.com

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