27 Oct 06
Originally posted by rooktakesqueenI think you should read some elementary chess books.
are rooks really as powerful as we give them credit for? most players, especially low rated players, will always sacrifce their knight or bishop for the rook; i think in an end game the knight outshines the rook...
27 Oct 06
Originally posted by rooktakesqueenMaybe this is why new players like playing 1.a4 and 2.Ra3 only to have their Rook chopped off by the f8 Bishop.
are rooks really as powerful as we give them credit for? most players, especially low rated players, will always sacrifce their knight or bishop for the rook; i think in an end game the knight outshines the rook...
27 Oct 06
Originally posted by rooktakesqueenwhy aren't you called knighttakesqueen then?
are rooks really as powerful as we give them credit for? most players, especially low rated players, will always sacrifce their knight or bishop for the rook; i think in an end game the knight outshines the rook...
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27 Oct 06
Originally posted by rooktakesqueenRooks have the potential to be the next most powerful piece after the queen. Not all players will use them to their full potential, but that is the fault of the player not the piece.
are rooks really as powerful as we give them credit for? most players, especially low rated players, will always sacrifce their knight or bishop for the rook; i think in an end game the knight outshines the rook...
27 Oct 06
Originally posted by rooktakesqueenGame 1700115
are rooks really as powerful as we give them credit for? most players, especially low rated players, will always sacrifce their knight or bishop for the rook; i think in an end game the knight outshines the rook...
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Generally the rook's brute force overwhelms the knight in the endgame.
27 Oct 06
Originally posted by ChessJesterDoubled rooks, in my opinion, are about four times more powerful than a normal rook, (that is, if they're active), especially on the seventh rank.
LOL! I think the knight CAN be better then a rook, when it is allowed to show its finess... but all in all, when it comes down to brute strength, a rook is far superior... and doubled rooks, they are twice as nasty.
27 Oct 06
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Originally posted by darkguy00000Yes, you are probably right! They fight with 'the ferocity of wild boars' (I'm currently reading the chapter on batteries and open-files in Serwains book, "winning chess tactics" )
Doubled rooks, in my opinion, are about four times more powerful than a normal rook, (that is, if they're active), especially on the seventh rank.
27 Oct 06
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Originally posted by rooktakesqueenIts no problem at all, you just need to learn how to use your rooks effectively, they are good at supporting passed pawns as they advance up the board.
sorry if i upset anyone, i'm very new to the game but really love playing; i feel i still have a lot to learn though and thought maybe the rooks were not as powerful in the end game, i guess i was wrong - i'll keep learning; thank you for your comments
This game shows how black used his rook, supported by bishops, to penetrate my encampment in 2 moves!(23+24) with devestating results (This is one from my early days before I knew alot about the game, I was a newbie in this game)
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My knights were powerless to stop it, and no knight could ever do that much damage so quickly.
This isn't the best example, but it should show you how a rook can be used effectively.
28 Oct 06
It totally depends on the position, a knight with a permanent advanced support point can outshine a rook in some cases, or lets say a knight is a key defender of the opponents position then it might be worth a rook sac but it many cases the rook will dominate the knight in the endgame if its active, since its a long range piece and has the ability to give mate with a lone king its simply worth more.