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I do this, as it simplifies things generally, but particularly if the match is quicker and also if I am up in material. But I am not an expert, so don’t take my opinion as gospel.
The thing with trades is that they are rarely equal. 1-3-3-5-9 is a useful start and but pieces quickly start to gain or lose value depending on the position or their prospects. A knight on the 3rd rank is worth about 3 pts. A knight on a 6th rank outpost could be worth 5, meaning your opponent might be willing to exchange it off with a rook. In open games the bishops can be worth a bit more, in closed games the knights are worth more. Try to start thinking about the relative value of 'equal' pieces, particularly the minor pieces, and use this to help evaluate exchanges. Also, it's not just the pieces, but the position that is left behind after the dust settles. Does the exchange open a file or diagonal, to who's advantage is a recapture, etc. Exchanges arent just material, they shape the position and increase or decrease small advantages. Each one needs careful consideration.
I knew there would be someone with a lot of a considered opinion than me. Thanks Mark 👍
Jul 30, 2021
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pieces have equal values to their counterparts, i mean a knigh is equal another knight or a bishop.
but as they change positions their value change as well. a well positioned knight may have 4 or more points of value. or a trapped rook can go down to 3 or 2..
So foing a equal trade is not as easy as it sounds. you need to analyze each pieces values.. and any piece on attack has some extra value, try not to trade your pieces while attacking. and do the opposite while defending.
I personally recommend that if you're up a lot of material, than it might be a good idea to trade low value pieces or pawns if it means setting up traps to checkmate your opponents or trap them into losing even more material (just beware such tactics may lead to the game being drawn). If you're absolutely sure that you could deliver checkmate but a very high-value piece is obstructing the way, sacrifice it if you have to, as though the pieces are somewhat important, it's the game that ultimately counts.
JocNAllDay wrote:
should i want to trade equal pieces if when they take it they arent putting me in hot water? like get the pieces off the board to get to an end game?
I agree but personally I Would only do fair trades.for example i dont trade my bishop for a knight UNless it damages their pawn structure or put them in a bad position.But if ur winning in the position always trade
Jul 30, 2021
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JocNAllDay wrote:
should i want to trade equal pieces if when they take it they arent putting me in hot water? like get the pieces off the board to get to an end game?
You make a trade when you gain some type of advantage.
should i want to trade equal pieces if when they take it they arent putting me in hot water? like get the pieces off the board to get to an end game?