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Questions relating to reasoning behind a move, plan, or idea

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Would you exchange your queen for two rooks? [duplicate]

The question is general, not pinned to a particular position. But for example here is a self-fabricated position: [FEN "6k1/p4ppp/1r1r2n1/1N6/P7/3Q4/2P3PP/1K6 w - - 0 1"] 1. Qxd6 Rxd6 2. Nxd6
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Why an analyser labels this move as a blunder?

On the picture, you see the move that was offered by the analyzer. My move was Na5. Forking the Queen and the bishop, so I can negate white's attack on f7 and defending the undefended pawn b7, so the …
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How important is castling? How much is it worth?

Are there some statistical values for the worth of castling? Are there some numbers, for example in centipawn that can represent the value of castling?
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How to effectively use pawn structures in chess strategy? [closed]

Pawn structures play a crucial role in chess strategy, as they can influence the placement and mobility of the pieces. … What are some key considerations for using pawn structures in chess strategy, such as in the opening phase of the game? …
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How to effectively use the queen in chess opening strategy?

What are some key considerations for using the queen in chess strategy in the opening phase of the game? …
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Capture towards the center vs. undoubling

There is a spoken advice to capture with the pawns always towards the center. This situation let me think for a while. Is undoubling here not better?
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