Which is better: Queen, Rook and Two Knights or a Shotgun?

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5th June 2009, 04:46pm
#1
by TheGrobe
Calgary Canada
Member Since: Nov 2007
Member Points: 4617

I know what you're all going to say -- it depends on the position.  But based on your general impression of their various strengths and weaknesses which do you think gives the greater overall advantage?

5th June 2009, 05:13pm
#2
by richie_and_oprah
Marie Byrd Land International
Member Since: Feb 2009
Member Points: 1861

Well, if marriage if going to be forced from any position, I think the answer is obvious.

5th June 2009, 05:27pm
#3
by Fefuric
San Isidro, Buenos Aires International
Member Since: May 2009
Member Points: 10

Ummm... is the shotgun loaded?  Cool

5th June 2009, 05:28pm
#4
by richie_and_oprah
Marie Byrd Land International
Member Since: Feb 2009
Member Points: 1861
Fefuric wrote:

Ummm... is the shotgun loaded? 


You gonna take a chance if its pointed your way?

 

Lives last longer if one always assumes a gun is loaded.

5th June 2009, 05:54pm
#5
by mprhchess
Maine United States
Member Since: May 2009
Member Points: 308

Is the shotgun purple?

I would never take a chance with a purple shotgun.

But the rook and Queen can often neutralize the shotgun's control of the dark squares.

5th June 2009, 06:04pm
#6
by chris1011
new york United States
Member Since: Jan 2009
Member Points: 47

well generally when i play in tournaments its not my rooks,queens, or knights that get me the wins if you catch my drift

 

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