Actually I think (at least in the lower ratings which I play in) the unexpected loss of a Queen, even with entirely equal compensation in minor pieces/pawns is a psychological blow that usually equates to a game won. Whereas a grandmaster would likely even prefer three minor pieces to a queen.
Winning the Queen....or a pawn
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Hi all, I played this game a few minutes ago and I think it was a nice win where I achieved all of my goals.
http://www.chess.com/livechess/game.html?id=13543040
After he takes the rook and kn X pawn I am up 11-10 or one point, however my knight till take pawn on F7 and no matter what he uses to retake (lets say he brings the rook over) my Queen will be able to win one of his bishops, leaving me 2 pawns up.
As it happened my opponent resigned shortly after the loss of his Queen for almost equal compensation (as many people tend to do).
Criticism is always welcome, thanks in advance.