What do you prefer?

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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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Blackfoxx

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

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.

KingOswald

Up the exchange. I like heavy artillery.

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.

asknotaxe

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

Zechek

Exchange, even tho it can be dangerous.