1. Pawn (♙):
   • Value: 1 point
2. Knight (♘):
   • Value: 3 points
3. Bishop (♗):
   • Value: 3 points
4. Rook (♖):
   • Value: 5 points
5. Queen (♕):
   • Value: 9 points
6. King (♔):
   • Value: Infinite (irreplaceable)

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Practice Resources:

• Lichess Chess Basics: Piece Value

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Takeaways:

1. Why Piece Value Matters
   • Strategic Decision-Making: Piece values provide a guideline for evaluating trades and exchanges. By knowing the relative value of each piece, players can make more informed decisions about whether to exchange pieces, ensuring that trades are favorable or at least balanced.
   • Material Advantage: Understanding piece values helps in assessing material balance or advantage. Having a material advantage often translates to more offensive and defensive resources, increasing the chances of success in both middle game strategies and endgame scenarios.