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. Rb8 Rxb8 2. c7 Rb4 3. cxd8=Q Rxc4 4. Qd6 fxe5 5. Nxe5 Nxe5 6. dxe5 { White
wins with a large material advantage. } 1-0