Rapid Advancing Silver: An Option in Bishop Exchange
Rapid Advancing Silver is a development in the Bishop Exchange strategy after choosing a static Rook formation. After exchanging bishops, you aim to exchange the right silver piece quickly.
How to Make the Opening Moves ＆ Why
From the very first move, you open your bishop’s diagonal and push your rook pawn forward. Your opponent will likely advance their rook pawn as well, and you should respond by moving your bishop to defend. If they also open their bishop’s diagonal, this is the perfect moment to move your left silver. This left silver counters the bishop exchange, defends against the rook’s attack, and contributes to your defensive formation.
Now, the next step is to develop your right silver, which is a key feature of the Rapid Advancing Silver strategy. The basic tactic involves pushing a pawn on the third file.
Next Moves: A Famous Development Example
As you may have already guessed, the goal of this strategy is to exchange silver pieces. Your opponent will likely try to push a pawn to drive your silver back. However, you can ignore the threat to your silver and continue your attack by pushing a pawn on the second file.
Even if your silver is captured, you still have the option to promote your pawn, which leads to a powerful attack.
Your opponent will likely agree to the exchange of silver pieces, fearing your pawn promotion. However, the key point is that if you can trade their defending silver for your attacking silver, your attack can already be considered a success.
