Can I sacrifice my queen to save 2 rooks

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ssol4487

In case, I try to trade my queen and opponent's 2 rooks then save my 2 rooks. Is it an advantage that I have 2 rooks, 2 rooks are better than a queen?

Arisktotle

On the average 2 rooks are slightly better than a queen but the difference is just about 1 point (a pawn value). However, much more important are the details of the overall position. In some, the queen is more effective, in others the rooks. King safety is critical as both queen and rooks are capable of launching fierce attacks against it!

EllisHoward
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CowardlyGentlemen

Yes

Only_Dummies_Lose_To_Me

2 b or not 2 b that is the question

TheCurious1357
Trade queen for 2 opponent rook? Why not ? 2 ruk is better cause they are separated, skewer, pin, connected rooks, much more !
Chess_Player_lol

2 rooks is slightly better than a queen, though it is usually decided on other aspects of the game such as king safety, piece activity, pawn strucutre, etc.

j0r1s07
Yes
KeSetoKaiba

This is actually a complicated question to answer because it greatly depends on the position. Yes, in material, sacrificing the Queen for 2 Rooks is better for you as the two Rooks are worth 10 points of material, yet the Queen only 9 points.

I actually made a YouTube video on this topic, so you'll know which things to look for when evaluating which side is better in these positions happy.png

Also check out some of my newer videos like my most recent one because I have a webcam now grin.png

muhammad1543

shut up pic mabe me crazy and queen is better

John_Turcotte1929382
Generally 2 rooks are better but the queen is also very good 👍