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28th February 2008, 07:33am
#1
by ProteusIQ
Arusha Tanzania
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 189

Concerning the ending of the game! say you both have same number of pawns, but one having a Bishop and the other having a Knight only!

 

Which one is likely to win? The one with the Bishop or one with the Knight? I find it puzzling and really I do not know which one is more likely to give you advantage!?

 

Help Please!! 


28th February 2008, 07:45am
#2
by sstteevveenn
Wales United Kingdom
Member Since: Dec 2007
Member Points: 1634
I think in general if there are pawns on both sides of the board, then the bishop is more likely to win.  If the position is locked up or closed, or if the bishop is 'bad' then the knight is more likely to win. 
28th February 2008, 07:46am
#3
by PerfectGent
St Andrews Scotland
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 1722

depends where the pawns are placed. If they are split on both sides of the board then generally the B is better.

as usual these ideas are guidelines not hard and fast rules. 


28th February 2008, 07:50am
#4
by ProteusIQ
Arusha Tanzania
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 189
In generally it is best to have Bishop at the end game if the pieces are in good location PerfectGent and Steven?
28th February 2008, 07:54am
#5
by engleteh
manila, philippines Philippines
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 59
it really depends on their position..the bishop must be open..the advantage of the knight is that it can jump..
28th February 2008, 08:00am
#6
by ProteusIQ
Arusha Tanzania
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 189
What would you wish to have at the ending if yes the position fits both the Knight and the Bishop Engleteh?
28th February 2008, 08:04am
#7
by neneko
Sweden
Member Since: Dec 2007
Member Points: 1747
a bishop can be really strong or really weak in the endgame depending on the squares the pawns are on. In the endgame pawns are usually locked at their position in one way or another. If you have a dark squared bishop and all your pawns are on dark squares while your opponents pawns are on light squares it will be pretty much useless and if you got the same situation but with a light squared bishop it will probably be very strong.
28th February 2008, 08:11am
#8
by ProteusIQ
Arusha Tanzania
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 189
that was truly helpful Neneko!!
28th February 2008, 05:31pm
#9
by flash123359
Toronto Canada
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 13
It all depends on the pawns, if you have the bishop you would want to keep the board open to make use of it's speed. If you have the knight, you want to keep the board cluttered to make good use of it's jumping.
28th February 2008, 05:46pm
#10
by KillaBeez
Kansas United States
Member Since: Jan 2008
Member Points: 4073
Knight endgames are very difficult, but fun to play.  The game is drawn most of the time with limited material, but if the pawns are on both sides, I would prefer a bishop.
28th February 2008, 09:11pm
#11
by ProteusIQ
Arusha Tanzania
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 189
Could any one post a game where He had a Knight and the other had a Bishop or verse versa so we could learn! Thank you KillaBeez! I still have to win against you! Thank you Flash!
 
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