Talk:The exchange (chess)

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This article and Minor exchange are about similar things, and both are stubs. I think they should be merged. Bubba73 (talk), 00:33, 24 September 2006 (UTC)

The only problem is they are not as similar as they seem. Allowing the opponent to "win" a "minor exchange" is normally not (all things being equal) a great problem. However losing the exchange at club level or higher can be sufficient to lose the game. Georgeslegloupier 11:28, 30 September 2006 (UTC)

You're right. But they are both only one paragraph, so maybe "minor exchange" can be a section in the article about the exchange. Just something to consider, I don't think it is a big deal. Bubba73 (talk), 14:15, 30 September 2006 (UTC)

I lean slightly towards merging, as they are so short. But also agree either way is acceptable. Baccyak4H 17:52, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

Minor exchange is a nonsense term I've never heard or seen used before. It's not a common part of chess parlance and should be removed from wikipedia.

Btw - does anyone know the etymology of the term 'Exchange'? It's an odd term (as is 'quality' in Spanish) and perhaps therefore deserves an explanation.Tommy-Chivs 15:57, 11 March 2007 (UTC)