A Principled Introduction to the Queen’s Pawn Opening

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angelinaballerinachess

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Hi there, I´m a beginner, and I don´t really understand the move from minute 1:50. Why does the King not take the bishop if it´s a hanging piece? Could anyone help me with an explanation for that? Thank you in advance! 

Compadre_J

If Black King takes the Bishop, It leaves Black Queen hanging and White can capture the Queen with their Queen.

White would lose Bishop for Queen which would be good for White.

Black can’t take Bishop. He has to move up to keep the Black Queen defended so that if White Queen takes it. It will just be Fancy Queen Trade.

angelinaballerinachess

Oh! Now I see! Thank you so much! Have a nice day!