What do you prefer?

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Avatar of Zobral

I know most of you will say it pretty much depends on the position but - generally speaking - what do you prefer: to be up an exchange or two pawns?

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Avatar of Blackfoxx

Two pawns. I generally find it easier to have compensation for an exchange rather than have compensation for two pawns.

Avatar of camberfoil

It is very dependent on the position. If it is very closed, I would rather be up the exchange, as I prefer being able to squeeze the life out of my opponents without getting any pawns off the board.

Avatar of KingOswald

Up the exchange. I like heavy artillery.

Avatar of awesomechess1729

It depends- two pawns can make a huge difference in the endgame, but up the exchange is good for initiative in the opening and middlegame, so I don't really know which one I prefer.

Avatar of asknotaxe

I prefer being up the exchange usually, although it can depend on the position.

Avatar of Zechek

Exchange, even tho it can be dangerous.