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Bishops of Opposite Colors

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Updated: May 25, 2007, 10:28 AM | 2 | Endgames

It is very difficult to win an endgame with Bishops of opposite colors, even if you have more pawns.  In this endgame I had a Bishop and two Pawns against a lone Bishop and King, and could not find a win.  I did have a chance to win, but missed it.

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