Nobody has, as of yet, been able to actually answer me this. Let's see if you can...
Different opponents have different styles, strengths, and weaknesses. Some wield their Queen like a mighty weapon (whether leading the charge or masterminding from base), while others buckle under her power and prefer the strength in numbers from the other pieces.
My question: When paying a new opponent (one whose playing style is unbeknownst to me), how do I quickly discern whether they handle their Queen well (in which case, I should likely trade off the Queens, correct?) or whether my Queen will do more damage to them (in which case, I should refuse Queen trades)?
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