The Bishop Pair Advantage

The advantage of the two bishops (when facing a bishop and knight or two knights) is a favorite of many masters. When working together, the two bishops can really dominate the chessboard.

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1. Rxg7 Rxg7 2. Qg8+ Rxg8 3. hxg8=Q# 1-0