Good Bishop vs Bad Bishop: a middlegame course

A bishop blocked by its own pawns may need an open diagonal or a useful exchange.

5 lessons, each followed by its own puzzle drill, then 10 themed puzzle packs.

• Spot the Bad Bishop — Identify which pawns limit the bishop.
• Fix the Pawns on Its Colour — Restrict pawns on the opposing bishop’s color.
• Trade the Good Defenders — Exchange a defender that compensates for the blocked bishop.
• Invade the Other Colour — Use squares the opposing bishop cannot control.
• Convert — Turn the more active piece into a concrete advantage.