Opposite-Colored Bishops in the Middlegame: a middlegame course

With opposite-colored bishops, the opponent’s bishop cannot cover your bishop’s squares. Other pieces can still defend them.

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

• The Colour He Cannot Guard — Identify useful squares the opposing bishop cannot cover.
• Fix a Colour Complex — Create targets on your bishop’s color.
• Add the Heavy Pieces — Coordinate the queen and rooks with your bishop.
• Break Through — Calculate an attack on the color your bishop controls.
• Check the Ending Before Trading — Compare the attack with the ending an exchange would leave.