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In chess, which piece is stronger — the Bishop or the Knight?
The Bishop! 23%
It depends on how many pawns are left on the board. 22%
The Knight! 21%
Neither, they are equal. 19%
Other (explain your reasoning please). 16%
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(#5588027) Re: the hemmed in BISHOP!
Posted by Robyn Hode on 17 Mar 2024 at 4:21PM
That's probably Game 1 of their WC match in 1972 when Fischer took the h pawn in a drawn endgame.
Here Fischer played 29...Bxh2, not fearing 30 g3 blocking the bishop's escape.

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