True value of the king?
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This was a nine year old thread
Let's just say a king is worth 5 points, because if two kings were allowed and kings could give checks, two king mate would be possible. However, if it is a king + minor piece which is 3 points, it is a draw. 5 points is enough to win, but 3 points is not. I can see two king mate being around the same difficulty as rook mate: it's easier than you think.
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zborg wrote:
The King equals "roughly" 4 points.
It's typically stronger than either a Bishop or Knight in the endgame. But only if you can reach a (fairly level) and simple endgame. Then the King "comes alive" and can be quite powerful.
This is true for many Rook and Pawn, or Minor Piece endings.
Naturally, it all "depends on the position."
This was (mostly) true about eleven years ago. But whose counting??
Or even bothering to read this thread. Duh??
12
2012! wow lol Well the king is how you control the rest of the pieces... so how much do you value yourself?
There is a hidden champ who plays the king birnging it out as a pawn. He cant be beaten
Sep 15, 2023
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The king's primary objective is not to attack or capture pieces, but rather to avoid capture and secure safety. The value of the king is essentially infinite, as the game is lost if the king is checkmated. This makes the king the most crucial piece on the board.
While the king is not an offensive powerhouse like the queen, it plays a central strategic role in the endgame, where it becomes an active participant in controlling the board.