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Queen vs. Two Rooks

Queen vs. Two Rooks

A Material Imbalance is present on the board when the opposing pieces are roughly of the same value but of different types. In the diagram above you may see a Queen vs. Two Rooks Imbalance. Many factors may determine who is favored by this type of imbalance.

Ideas for when you have the Queen: (1) Take advantage of the Queen's greater mobility compared to the Rooks, (2) Create and exploit weaknesses on both sides of the board, for example, target an exposed King on one side and a weakly defended pawn on the other side. Ideas for when you have the Rooks: (1) Coordinate the Rooks, possibly doubling them, and target one weakness at a time, (2) Occupy the 6th or 7th rank, (3) Place the Rooks behind passed pawns.

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