I Like Chess Besides the queen (and obviously the king) which do you feel is the most valuable...

The general rule is that knights are better in closed positions where a lot of pawns are locked up; bishops control open positions where pawns are not blocking diagonals.

CereBellum

Sometimes I will start the game with my "horse", but have no real feelings for that piece. Hehehe. Neigh,

CereBellum

Yes! I would hate to lose my castle (rook) more than the others.
Reason for question: Am currently playing someone who is left with just two bishops & I am left with two rooks.
I believe I am going to win.

CereBellum

You're correct. Game is taking forever. Keep putting him in check, only for him to move one away. Check again, same thing. Something has got to give real soon

sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M

actually the pawns are the most valuable. keep as many as you can without them inhibiting the moves from the more superior pieces.

you may need those pawns later.

Pfuzylogic · M

Be careful not to get your rooks pinned , both bishops can present a hazard but yes you have a strong advantage!

Pfuzylogic · M

Never trade away the mating piece. That is why Queens are sacrificed. It means nothing until the opponents King is checkmated.

Northwest · M

My knights. With two rooks left, it is whether or not you will win, it's how many moves.

firefall · 61-69, M

CereBellum: yes, I think rooks are generally deemed more powerful than bishops, and - absent other information - I'd feel pretty happy facing 2 bishops with 2 rooks

Northwest · M

I usually lead with my knights, my infantry provides a retreat channel, when one is needed

Squizz5 · 51-55, M

I like my horses

Northwest · M

You have the power to retreat, and then keep pushing his pieces one column over, making sure he remains in check, to prevent his bishops from crippling you

BiasForAction · M

I have always loved my knights. Hate to give them up.

YoMomma ·

Pretty much any of them I hate being taken.. I haven't played in ages tho

firefall · 61-69, M

Rooks over knights over bishops - if I sacrifice or swap, I'm most likely to lose a bishop for preference

Rayy79 · 41-45, M

the rook is more powerful, but i like to target and manipulate with the bishop

missit15 · 56-60, M

castles (rooks) hate losing those...