would you trade a queen for 2 rooks?

The slower the time-control, the more likely I'll say 'yes.'

Two rooks are usually slightly stronger than a queen, but it is necessary to analyze the specific position in order to make a decision, as there are many factors that can affect the final evaluation. A good example here is the game Portisch - Fischer. The weakness of the c4-pawn and Black's queen+knight tandem became essential factors in Fischer's victory.

Excuse me, what was the question again?

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@lucky_Nan said in #1:
> would you trade a queen for 2 rooks?

See "Material Imbalances: Queen versus Two Rooks": thechessworld.com/articles/middle-game/material-imbalances-queen-versus-two-rooks/

> As a general rule, two rooks are better than one queen. ... [But, these] factors can influence this imbalance: The position of kings. Piece coordination. [and] Piece activity.

No I wouldn't "trade" Two Rooks for a Queen unless i get compensation for my Two Rooks ... Otherwise my Queen will need all the help she can get vs Two Rooks Right ? Conversely I would need (Other factors/stuff being equal) no prodding at all winning material by 'exchanging' my Queen for Two Rooks

Yes, and then I pay the price when the Queen collects all my scattered pawns. The more solid the pawn chain, the better the rooks I think.

@sparowe14 said in #4:
> sure. depends. I have done it when it wins. do you have a queen attachment, like Linus with his blanket?
ha. very funny. now where talking charlie brown.