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Knight or Bishop better?

#12

I would say it really depends on the type of situation you are in

I would say it really depends on the type of situation you are in
#13

I think bishops are stronger than knights
But knights are stronger in closed positions

I think bishops are stronger than knights But knights are stronger in closed positions
#14
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#16

The bishop is generally considered slightly better than the knight, mainly due to the advantage of the bishop pair. When two bishops are present, they can cover each other's weaknesses and control a larger number of squares together, whereas two knights do not have the same level of synergy.

However, when there is no pair advantage, the bishop and knight are generally considered to be approximately equal in strength. In this case, the specific position on the board and the player's overall strategy become more important factors in determining which piece is more valuable, and their relative strength depends on the context of the game.

The bishop is generally considered slightly better than the knight, mainly due to the advantage of the bishop pair. When two bishops are present, they can cover each other's weaknesses and control a larger number of squares together, whereas two knights do not have the same level of synergy. However, when there is no pair advantage, the bishop and knight are generally considered to be approximately equal in strength. In this case, the specific position on the board and the player's overall strategy become more important factors in determining which piece is more valuable, and their relative strength depends on the context of the game.
#17

It depends upon the position. In closed positions knights are better as they can go over pieces and possibly fork the opponent . On the other hand, in open positions bishops are better as they can go long distance.

It depends upon the position. In closed positions knights are better as they can go over pieces and possibly fork the opponent . On the other hand, in open positions bishops are better as they can go long distance.
#18

Closed Ps: Knight, Open Ps: Bishop.

Easy Peasy

Closed Ps: Knight, Open Ps: Bishop. Easy Peasy
#19

@Sarg0n said in #15:

lichess.org/forum/general-chess-discussion/the-czech-dream-or-good-knight-vs-bad-bishop#1

Just for the record: I wouldn’t call this game „closed“.

Knights need stable outposts. No fluent pawn masses.

@Sarg0n said in #15: > lichess.org/forum/general-chess-discussion/the-czech-dream-or-good-knight-vs-bad-bishop#1 Just for the record: I wouldn’t call this game „closed“. Knights need stable outposts. No fluent pawn masses.
#20

This list is arranged in descending order based on the percentage of checkmate potential for each combination.

White vs Black = Better Percentage
Q + R + K vs K = 100%
Q + B + K vs K = 95%
Q + P + K vs K = 95% (Queen + Pawn)
B + B + K vs K = 85% (Pair of Bishops)
Q + N + K vs K = 85%
R + B + K vs K = 75%
R + P + K vs K = 70% (Rook + Pawn)
R + N + K vs K = 60%
B + P + K vs K = 60% (Bishop + Pawn)
N + N + K vs K = 50% (Pair of Knights)
B + N + K vs K = 40%
N + P + K vs K = 40% (Knight + Pawn)

This list is arranged in descending order based on the percentage of checkmate potential for each combination. White vs Black = Better Percentage Q + R + K vs K = 100% Q + B + K vs K = 95% Q + P + K vs K = 95% (Queen + Pawn) B + B + K vs K = 85% (Pair of Bishops) Q + N + K vs K = 85% R + B + K vs K = 75% R + P + K vs K = 70% (Rook + Pawn) R + N + K vs K = 60% B + P + K vs K = 60% (Bishop + Pawn) N + N + K vs K = 50% (Pair of Knights) B + N + K vs K = 40% N + P + K vs K = 40% (Knight + Pawn)

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