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Bad Bishop

A bishop that is hemmed in by the player's own pawns. See also good bishop.


A bishop whose movement is restricted by friendly pawns on its colour squares. These friendly pawns are in turn restricted by enemy pawns or pieces, thereby being unable to vacate squares for the bishop.

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