Common Balanced Chess Endgames (part 2)
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Bishop and Pawn Endgames
The Bishop and Pawn Endgame (B&P Endgame) is divided into two categories:
- Bishops of the same colour.
- Bishops of opposite colour.
When the Bishops are of the same colour, the position of the Pawns becomes very important. When a player's pawns are on the same colour squares as his Bishop, he has a bad Bishop. He is not able to attack the opposing Pawns, and his Bishop has little mobility. When a player's pawns are on the opposite colour squares as his Bishop, he has a good Bishop. The player with the good Bishop will be able to attack his opponents Pawns, and control the play. This gives him a decisive advantage.
When the Bishops are on opposite colours, they will both be either good or bad Bishops. Also, the Bishops are not able to threaten each other in this situation. Both of these facts creates a more balanced position, which usually leads to a draw.
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Knight and Pawn Endgames
The Knight and Pawn Endgame (N&P Endgame) involves delicate maneuvering. When one side is able to create a passed Pawn, the defender must block it with his Knight. The Knight is an ideal blocker, and this ability makes the N&P endgame drawish.
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Bishop vs. Knight Endgames
The Bishop vs. Knight Endgame (BvN Endgame) is a slightly off balanced position, in that both side controls a different piece. The Bishop is usually considered to be the stronger piece in this situation. However, a bad Bishop can often be out-dueled by the Knight. Also, the Knight can be stronger in extremely blocked situations. All of these advantages are only slight. The endgame is usually drawn.