The Chess-Player's Text Book/Chapter 3

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CHAPTER III.

RELATIVE VALUE OF THE CHESS FORCES.

THE KING.

AS the King can neither be exchanged nor captured, his relative value with the other Pieces cannot be estimated.

THE QUEEN.

The average value of the Queen is considered equivalent to two Rooks and a Pawn.

A ROOK.

A Rook is estimated of the worth of a Bishop and two Pawns, or a Knight and two Pawns. Two Rooks may be exchanged for three minor Pieces.

A BISHOP AND A KNIGHT.

These Pieces, practically considered, are of equal value, though the advantage, if there is any, is thought to be on the side of the former.

A PAWN

Stands lowest in the scale of powers, being usually calculated at about one-third the value of a Bishop or a Knight.

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