Hypermodern openings often develop a side pawn to allow this piece to develop to the second rank via (*) fianchetto.
Both sides develop this piece to the C file in the Giuoco Piano. The Nimzo-Indian Defense is distinguished by Black's aggressive development of this piece on the third move. Hypermodern openings often develop a side pawn to allow this piece to develop to the second rank via (*) fianchetto. This piece can be "good" or "bad" depending on the color of the squares it is confined to, and, like the knight, it's usually informally assigned a value of three points. For 10 points, name this chess piece that moves in diagonals, named for a religious figure.
Both sides develop this piece to the C file in the Giuoco Piano.
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