Why is a horse better than bishops? - Chess Forums

xxT-BAGxx

Jan 11, 2021

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Why is a horse better than bishops?

MrJingles83

Jan 11, 2021

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As a general rule of thumb, Knights are better in closed positions, and Bishops are better in open ones. Bishops are usually considered slightly better than Knights because they move faster, and you can force mate with 2 Bishops and the lone King vs opponent's lone King; something you cannot force with 2 Knights.

pinoychesstronkches

Jan 11, 2021

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In blitz and especially bullet time controls knights are more valuable. A bishop simply cannot reach half the board and you can often premove with ease while playing against bishop. Cannot do the same against a knight.

In long time controls those pieces are kinda equals.