18 Apr 06
Originally posted by Essex 3Interesting, I never knew that.
Just a point . A major piece is a Queen or Rook, because you only need one with a King to force mate against a lone King. Bishops and Knights are minor pieces because you must have two, and even then if they are both Knights it can't be forced against a lone King, but sometimes can if the inferior side also has a Pawn. Pieces can retreat if necessary; as opp ...[text shortened]... Pawns which cannot, but which as compensation can be promoted if they reach their eighth rank.
18 Apr 06
Originally posted by LanndonKaneOf course. It all depends on the situation. In this game I exchanged my queen for a knight, intending to follow it up by exchanging my rook for a pawn! I could afford this rather steep price, as it left me with the only remaining pawn which would promote.
Is it acceptable to trade one of your oppnents pawns for a major piece, say a knight, in the endgame?
Game 1700115
Warning: this game is a blunderfest of the highest order. 😳