Bishop pair vs Rook & P

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TrueFiction

I don't believe that the bishop pair is always better than the rook and pawn or vica versa. But what would be situations in which one would be better. In my games I lean towards the rook, but would love to hear your opinion.

TrueFiction

Does anyone know a position where one would outplay the other?

daxternator

nnnnnnnnnno

1pawndown

I played a tournament game once and felt I was better with the bishop pair, but the pawn involved was a passed pawn and my opponent was able to force me to exchange a bishop for it as my King was out of position to defend against the pawn. 

Nordlandia

Less than or equal to at most 

  • the bishop pair may be worth a rook and two pawns




Reference:

http://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/885/when-are-pieces-worth-more-or-less-than-their-nominal-value

Nordlandia

If the bishop pair is equivalent to rook and two pawns, i belive it's natural to assume BBP to be equal against RN. This is not the case for some reasons. 

biff55

holy thread resurrection !