retreat move
Logic
Level
1
If it is white's turn to move, which of the following is the best retreat move for the white bishop at b5?
Bf1
Ba4
Bd3
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1 solution
The correct retreat move is Ba4 so that the bishop is still on the a4-e8 diagonal and in line with the black's knight on c6. Bd3 blocks the Queen pawn and Bf1 returns the bishop on its original position which is not a good move. Ba4 is one of the variations in the Ruy Lopez opening.