The exchange (chess) The exchange (chess) The exchange in chess refers to a situation in which one player loses a minor piece (i.e. a bishop or knight) but captures the opponent's rook. The side which wins the rook is said to have "won the exchange", while the other player has "lost the exchange", since the rook is usually more valuable. Alternatively, the side that has won the rook is "up the exchange", and the other player is "down the exchange". The opposing captures often happen on consecutive moves, although this is not strictly necessary. It is generally detrimental to lose the exchange, although
Horse culture in Mongolia in time, but that if the hero does not win the battle when they arrive, Aranjagaan will buck him off and break his neck. In keeping with the Mongolian tradition of not giving horses names, most of the horses in the Jangar do not have names, but are instead identified by their physical traits. Each horse has a color that sets him apart from the rest. Character - Horse In the Mongolian version of chess, the most powerful piece is the horse. In Mongolia, horses are a fairly cheap commodity. In 2014, a good Mongol horse could be purchased for