Black's King's Bishop (f8)

Black's dark-squared bishop. Active on c5 in the Italian, b4 in the Nimzo-Indian, or g7 in the Dragon/King's Indian.

Starting Square: F8

Piece Color: black

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Start Square: f8

Native File: f-File

Native Rank: Rank 8

Tactical Role & Opening Profile

Black's f8-bishop is a power piece. Fianchettoed on g7 in the Sicilian Dragon or King's Indian, it slices across the entire board towards White's queenside.

Primary Target Squares & Tactical Horizons

Target C5 Target E7 Target B4 Target G7

Featured Opening Roles

▪ Sicilian Dragon (Bg7)
▪ King's Indian Defense (Bg7)
▪ Nimzo-Indian Defense (Bb4)