Number beside captured pieces

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Dalek

Good day all!

I wonder what that number (I usually see +1 or +2) beside the captured pieces below the board (or above, in the opponent area). Please, what does this number mean? Thanks.

Martin_Stahl

It is the material advantage, in pawn value, that side has. With a pawn worth 1, knights and bishops 3, rook 5, queen 9.

Dalek
Thanks, Martin.
kodiboz

Thank you