Another example of why a rampaging queen is bad

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Pat_Zerr

Here's a game I finished today against a lower-ranked player.  I know it's been discussed about bringing your queen out early and using it to rampage around taking or threatening pieces, and this is yet another example of why that tactic is bad:

I think probably the most important thing I learned since beginning to play chess was to develop minor pieces first and control the center.

LelaCrosby

Nice game!

binblaster

7. Qc1 wasn't a very good move. Black should have taken the queen:



Pat_Zerr

It was a calculated risk, but like I said I didn't think he'd want to swap queens.