why do people move their bishop in the opening? - Chess Forums

epicthegenerichuman

10 days ago

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#1

basically stuff like this:

i'm aware that it can defend the center but i'm still confused

Theguy3689

10 days ago

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#2

People might want to move the bishop in the opening to attack/defend a piece, take a piece, develop so that they can castle their king, or attack the weak pawn next to the king.

Theguy3689

10 days ago

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#3

Hope this helps

epicthegenerichuman

9 days ago

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#4

Theguy3689 wrote:

Hope this helps

ty for letting me know

LieutenantFrankColumbo

9 days ago

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#5

Development follows opening principles.

In both of your diagrams the bishop is developed toward the center (center control), attacks f7/f2 which is only defended by the king and it prepares to castle.