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The exchange is the material advantage of a rook against a minor piece (a bishop or a knight).

The exchange is the material advantage of a rook against a minor piece (a bishop or a knight).

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Piece down vs rook for bishop exchange

I was recently in a situation in which my bishop was pinned with my queen behind it and my only options were - losing the bishop. - defending with the rook which would allow an exchange of my rook for his bishop. I know both cases are bad but,…
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