There is no endgame in CH because of endless recycling.
Entering endgame is possible but only if both players cooperate.
Entering endgame is possible but only if both players cooperate.
@Nordlandia That depends on your definition of "Endgame." I suppose if you mean "when most of the pieces have been captured from the board and there is a lot of empty space"... then yes. You are right, that doesn't happen in Crazyhouse.
I'm referring to the moves immediately proceeding mate in which the moves or normally forced, which is probably what Crazyhouse would consider "Endgame".
I'm referring to the moves immediately proceeding mate in which the moves or normally forced, which is probably what Crazyhouse would consider "Endgame".
@liminal (#2)
That's what I meant when I said pieces in hand have different values then pieces on board.
That's what I meant when I said pieces in hand have different values then pieces on board.
@lecw (#19)
I am perfectly fine if you disagree with my ideas. Let me show you my perspectives, where I come from to reach these conclusions.
First, I believe you mean CH (Crazyhouse), not ZH.
Second, gaining material is important - as an element. King safety is of course the thing you need to focus on in the opening/middle-game. After your king is safe, you should focus on getting material - because the more material, the easier to mate. Just remember sacrifices backfire more often, so you need a constant threat if you sacrifice. Material is good, especially if you get what you need to mate.
Third, there isn't exactly an endgame, that is true. The closest thing to the endgame is the late middle-game - even though most pieces are still being 'recycled' as one user put it, the position may open up more and a mate may come at some points (not all mates are sudden, even in CH).
Fourth, piece valuation is important, depends on how you use or think of it. I like to use the valuation as something for the position, making estimates a little less reliable than in standard chess.
Fifth, I never said to value knights over bishops all the time. But in general the knight is much more powerful. Need a bishop to mate? Sure, give up that knight, as long as the knight cannot be dropped to block your bishop.
It appears you believe I am making very specific rules. I am talking about estimates and general values or ideas. Thanks for sharing your ideas, it really adds to the discussion.
I am perfectly fine if you disagree with my ideas. Let me show you my perspectives, where I come from to reach these conclusions.
First, I believe you mean CH (Crazyhouse), not ZH.
Second, gaining material is important - as an element. King safety is of course the thing you need to focus on in the opening/middle-game. After your king is safe, you should focus on getting material - because the more material, the easier to mate. Just remember sacrifices backfire more often, so you need a constant threat if you sacrifice. Material is good, especially if you get what you need to mate.
Third, there isn't exactly an endgame, that is true. The closest thing to the endgame is the late middle-game - even though most pieces are still being 'recycled' as one user put it, the position may open up more and a mate may come at some points (not all mates are sudden, even in CH).
Fourth, piece valuation is important, depends on how you use or think of it. I like to use the valuation as something for the position, making estimates a little less reliable than in standard chess.
Fifth, I never said to value knights over bishops all the time. But in general the knight is much more powerful. Need a bishop to mate? Sure, give up that knight, as long as the knight cannot be dropped to block your bishop.
It appears you believe I am making very specific rules. I am talking about estimates and general values or ideas. Thanks for sharing your ideas, it really adds to the discussion.
@ubdip (#20)
Pretty good evaluations in centipawn (cp). I'd say I'd agree in some positions, but not all.
Pretty good evaluations in centipawn (cp). I'd say I'd agree in some positions, but not all.
@InnateAluminum
1. Nope, zh. craZyHouse shortens to zh (for historical reasons).
As you can see for yourself at lichess.org/forum/team-crazyhouse-world-championship or lichess.org/team/crazyhouse-summer-league-zhsl or www.youtube.com/watch?v=dajan6We7vc or www.reddit.com/r/crazyhouse/comments/5gpg98/crazyhouse_guide_mastertan/
5. You said "The knights [...] are always very mobile and you should NEVER trade them for bad bishops" (in #1), emphasis yours.
Note that besides making comments, you didn't answer the only question I asked you : "just how strong are you at zh ?"
1. Nope, zh. craZyHouse shortens to zh (for historical reasons).
As you can see for yourself at lichess.org/forum/team-crazyhouse-world-championship or lichess.org/team/crazyhouse-summer-league-zhsl or www.youtube.com/watch?v=dajan6We7vc or www.reddit.com/r/crazyhouse/comments/5gpg98/crazyhouse_guide_mastertan/
5. You said "The knights [...] are always very mobile and you should NEVER trade them for bad bishops" (in #1), emphasis yours.
Note that besides making comments, you didn't answer the only question I asked you : "just how strong are you at zh ?"
@lecw (#28)
I forgot to put in the exception for checkmate, but that should be obvious because checkmate trumps all.
How strong I am at ZH? I don't know, I haven't played many rated games, but I have won quite a few (casual games). Probably around my standard chess rating?
I forgot to put in the exception for checkmate, but that should be obvious because checkmate trumps all.
How strong I am at ZH? I don't know, I haven't played many rated games, but I have won quite a few (casual games). Probably around my standard chess rating?
@InnateAluminum And how much would that rating be?
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