This lesson will look at how Magnus Carlsen as black plays against the white dark square bishop.
The Plan:
1. Trade the light square bishops
2. Take control over e5 by pushing away the c4-knight
3. Trade the dark bishop for one of white’s knights
4. Play …e5 to restrict the bishop
5. Stabilise with …f6
6. …Ne4 with …Rd3 will then be a major threat
Questions
How should black try to get control of a key square
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What prophylaxis should black consider
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Should black trade queens
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What key square should black fight for
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Black has control over e5. What are black’s next two steps
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What should black do about the tension of the rooks
