[chessmind] Dennis Monokroussos: This Week's ChessVideos Show: Bishop vs. Knight, Part 2

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Posted by Dennis Monokroussos:
This Week's ChessVideos Show: Bishop vs. Knight, Part 2
http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1221930955.shtml


   As the title ever so subtly indicates, this is the second in a series
   of video presentations covering the perennial topic of knights against
   bishops. In the abstract, the pieces are of approximately equal value,
   but until one plays a purely abstract game of chess, that very general
   assessment won't be of much value. So we learn through experience what
   sorts of positions favor one piece or another, and how best to wield
   each piece - and the rest of our army - in those particular
   position-types.
   Fortunately, the experience doesn't have to be our own - it's best to
   learn from others, when possible. [1]Last week I showed some
   relatively basic knight vs. bishop endings; this time around, there's
   just one ending and it's a bit more sophisticated (though still
   accessible to anyone reading this blog). One of the strengths of the
   knight is its ability to blockade, and that strength is highlighted by
   an opposing bishop's inability to touch squares of the opposite color.
   This simple fact has far-reaching implications, allowing the side with
   the knight defensive possibilities one might not have expected. Case
   in point: the game I cover in this week's show, where I escape
   near-certain loss by the skin of my teeth.
   So whether you watch for the instruction or the drama, or for the
   special preview of things to come near the end of the presentation, I
   do hope you'll tune in! The show is free, available on demand,
   requires no special software and can be viewed [2]here.

References

   1. http://www.chessvideos.tv/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=3747
   2. http://www.chessvideos.tv/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=3788