Complex sentence: As a component of other pieces, it has about the same value as a knight (both pieces can move to eight squares), but its long move carries the danger of causing unstoppable attacks in the opening and winning large amounts of material.
Split into simpler sentences: As a component of other pieces, it has about the same value as a knight (both pieces can move to eight squares). Its long move carries the danger of unstoppable attacks in the opening and capturing winning large amounts of material.