lichess.org
Donate

Which chess piece actually is the most blundered piece?

It has been said that beginners blunder queens the most and pros blunder knights the most. But is there a piece that both pros and beginners, and everyone between, blunder a lot?

It has been said that beginners blunder queens the most and pros blunder knights the most. But is there a piece that both pros and beginners, and everyone between, blunder a lot?

In games that I play, the rook is usually the most blundered piece, not because I try to sacrifice it, but I keep forgetting bishops can attack it...

In games that I play, the rook is usually the most blundered piece, not because I try to sacrifice it, but I keep forgetting bishops can attack it...

Half my games I blunder the king

Half my games I blunder the king

According to computer analysis, more of my blunders are pawn moves than any other piece. They're not obvious the way leaving a hanging more valuable piece is.

According to computer analysis, more of my blunders are pawn moves than any other piece. They're not obvious the way leaving a hanging more valuable piece is.

@norla said ^

Half my games I blunder the king

I also blunder my king a lot

@norla said [^](/forum/redirect/post/Si2w2FqW) > Half my games I blunder the king I also blunder my king a lot

I think it's the pawn because there are 8 pawns on the board

I think it's the pawn because there are 8 pawns on the board

@TristanChih said ^

I think it's the pawn because there are 8 pawns on the board

Makes sense!

@TristanChih said [^](/forum/redirect/post/rQ8BgYYg) > I think it's the pawn because there are 8 pawns on the board Makes sense!