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mauriga
Jan 5, 2022
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#1
End game.
My enemy has a light square bishop (I’ve a Knight).
Where is better to put my pawns?
All of them in dark squares to avoid to be taken?
Or all of them in light squares to block the enemy bishop movements?

Thanks for your opinions.

mau——
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Zikkai
Jan 12, 2022
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#2

Generally- 1.Put pawns near to your king on same color as his bishop to restrict it.

                  2.The pawns away from your king should be on the opposite color as enemy's bishop.

 

This is a general idea, it can be ignored in certain special positions.

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mauriga
Jan 12, 2022
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#3
Thanks my new friend 😀
mau——
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tygxc
Jan 12, 2022
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#4

If he has a light square bishop, then put all your pawns on dark squares. The pawns are then safe from his bishop. If he interlocks his pawns with your pawns, then his pawns will be on light squares, where they hinder his own bishop.