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I’m curious to know if you have a choice to take a bishop or a knight which tactically is better to sacrifice against. I know they are both 3 points but if say you have a knight and it’s forking a knight & a bishop which ever you take your knight will be sacrificed, which is best to remove?
Nov 30, 2020
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It always depends on the specific position. Do you have a particular situation in mind or something from a recent game where you were not sure what to do?
Nov 30, 2020
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chrisholdsworth wrote:
I’m curious to know if you have a choice to take a bishop or a knight which tactically is better to sacrifice against. I know they are both 3 points but if say you have a knight and it’s forking a knight & a bishop which ever you take your knight will be sacrificed, which is best to remove?
As Strangey said. It depends on the position. The piece value is based on something beginners use to know not to trade a queen for a knight, etc. Piece value changes depending on the position.
The example given came up in a game and I was trying to decide which was the best option. I wanted to reduce my opponent’s pieces even though it was a loss for me. Just wasn’t sure which would give me a better advantage further down the game. Removing a diagonal moving piece or a jumping piece if that makes sense.
Nov 30, 2020
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You say that 'I wanted to reduce my opponents pieces even though it was a loss for me'. In such circumstances it is almost always better not to exchange pieces, regardless of whether you are removing a bishop or a knight. The more pieces that remain on the board, the better your chances of saving the game if you have less material. Generally though, try to see the future role of the piece you are taking vs the piece you are giving up. Where can it move to, what can it threaten to do etc.
Ok thank you that’s good advice.
Nov 30, 2020
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chrisholdsworth wrote:
Ok thank you that’s good advice.
You dont exchange material unless that exchange gives you some sorta advantage. Obviously that will depend on your skill level, so mileage may vary.
Bottom line - it's situationally dependent.
chrisholdsworth wrote:
The example given came up in a game and I was trying to decide which was the best option. I wanted to reduce my opponent’s pieces even though it was a loss for me. Just wasn’t sure which would give me a better advantage further down the game. Removing a diagonal moving piece or a jumping piece if that makes sense.
If the example came up in a specific game, why don't you show us the game?