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It seems that when I am down a piece I like to get rid of the Queens (Trade em off). I know the rule is when you are down a piece you should not simplify but it seems to me at my rating,1791, trading off the queens is not simplifying as the queen is so powerful. Getting them off the board seems to make it more difficult. I consider myself a fairly good end player and I am working hard on positional play--- so does any body out there have the same belief or do I need an adjustment in my thinking.
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It seems to me that perhaps you do not play with the queen efficiently, so would even like to be rid of the queens in any situation. This feeling may be enhanced by your superior end game skills.
I think much higher rated players would seldom do this without some significant payoff positionally, but that is not the point here because at our rating level, it is possible to have diverse and odd strategies that still work.
If I'm down a major piece, I want as many major pieces at my disposal to orchestrate a comeback or perhaps even a surprise checkmate. I think simplifying may make the ending seem more difficult (longer) but it is still a simplification which limits your chances to win. I suppose if you suspected your opponent will wilt in a protracted contest, it makes sense to trade.
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equus,
Thanks for your comments, but a swift resignation does not allow for learning. When I am down is when I double my efforts. I take a big breath, try to learn what I did wrong and move forward from there. I have seen many player who are up a piece to get over confident. I love the saying, I have them right where I want them over confident. Thanks again.
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Blutigroo,
Thanks for your comments. It is true I do not rely on my Queen all that much. So I do not have any trouble with the exchange, especially when it gives me a positional advantage. A special thank you for your third paragraph. I will give that some thought
Especially, "knowing my opponent". This is one aspect of my game I have not worked on. Food for thought. Thanks.
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Keep the Queen as long as possible, it is the strongest and most versatile piece specially in the endgame.
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my goal is to play as few openings as possible as often as possible. Consider the following methods of equalizing as black. 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 e5 4.de de 5. QxQ KxQ and 1.d4 d6 2.c4 Nf6 3.Nc3 e5 4.de de 5. QxQ KxQ I probably have farf more experiance with an eaarly q exhange than my opponent. I am therefore more likely to make solid moves. If it is an over the board game I could gain an advatage on the clock. These lines have helped me make USCF expert.
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