How the Bishop Moves in Chess

Follow diagonal lines and learn why each bishop stays on one colour.

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A bishop moves diagonally, which means from corner to corner. It stays on the same colour of square for the whole game.

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A bishop moves diagonally, which means from corner to corner. It stays on the same colour of square for the whole game.

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