A bishop is stronger than a knight, and having the bishop pair is considered an advantage, especially in open positions. The following game from round 1of the 41st European Chess Club Cup, taking place in Budva, Montenegro right now, highlights that principle textbook style:
CM Cedric Reymann (Gambit Bonnevoide, white) faced GM Anton David Guijarro (Novy Bor Chess Club, black) and played 20.e4??, presumably with the intention of playing e5 one move later. However, the position seems to openly invite black’s strong bishops to gain something.
In fact, the bishops have such a scope that black at least wins an exchange (rook for a bishop, which is considered a material advantage), no matter how white continues. Do you find all the lines?
Black to move and win material.
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- Version from 19.10.2026 15:25 A bishop is stronger than a knight, and having the bishop pair is considered an advantage, especially in open positions. The following game from round 1of the 41st European Chess Club Cup, taking place in Budva, Montenegro right now, highlights that principle textbook style: CM Cedric Reymann (Gambit Bonnevoide, white) faced GM Anton David Guijarro (Novy Bor Chess Club, black) and played 20.e4??, presumingly with the intention of playing e5 one move later. However, the position seems to openly invite black’s strong bishops to gain something. In fact, the bishops have such a scope that black at least wins an exchange (rook for a bishop, which is considered a material advantage), no matter how white continues. Do you find all the lines? Black to move and win material.
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