Eager to trade

LordofADown

King of all Hills

Only Chess

05 Jul 07

LordofADown

King of all Hills

Connecticut

Joined: 02 Mar 05
Moves: 38228

05 Jul 07

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Ever since I started playing this game I've always been frustrated with people who seem to trade pieces whenever the opportunity presents itself, regardless if it helps them or not. Then it comes down to a pawn game. Is there a way to put these type of players in their place?
It sickens me how much trading can and does(for me) take away from the game.

Are my pieces that much better than everyone else's? (of course, this is a joke)

RahimK

Edmonton, Alberta

Joined: 25 Nov 04
Moves: 2101

05 Jul 07

Originally posted by LordofADown
Ever since I started playing this game I've always been frustrated with people who seem to trade pieces whenever the opportunity presents itself, regardless if it helps them or not. Then it comes down to a pawn game. Is there a way to put these type of players in their place?
It sickens me how much trading can and does(for me) take away from the game.

Are my pieces that much better than everyone else's? (of course, this is a joke)

How to Reassess your Chess

hammster21

Endgamer

Wisconsin

Joined: 21 Nov 06
Moves: 10689

05 Jul 07

Originally posted by RahimK
How to Reassess your Chess

Your still here? I thought you were leaving RHP?. Anyways, I love to trade pieces as I feel confident in the endgame. The only reason I won't trade pieces is if I'm down in material, attacking, or my piece is much better if I move it to a great square instead of just trading down.

LordofADown

King of all Hills

Connecticut

Joined: 02 Mar 05
Moves: 38228

05 Jul 07

how to reassess your chess seems to be the answer to all my questions. Is it good for a ~1400 player?

onyx2006

onyx2007

watching you...

Joined: 06 Feb 06
Moves: 27029

05 Jul 07

Originally posted by LordofADown
how to reassess your chess seems to be the answer to all my questions. Is it good for a ~1400 player?

I reckon so.

MoneyManMike

Joined: 27 Dec 06
Moves: 6163

05 Jul 07

Originally posted by LordofADown
Ever since I started playing this game I've always been frustrated with people who seem to trade pieces whenever the opportunity presents itself, regardless if it helps them or not. Then it comes down to a pawn game. Is there a way to put these type of players in their place?
It sickens me how much trading can and does(for me) take away from the game.

Are my pieces that much better than everyone else's? (of course, this is a joke)

Strong players usually trade down for strategic reasons (to gain a superior pawn structure, positional advantage, etc.), while I think weaker players tend to be materialistic and trade down because they don't understand the logic and principles of the game.