How many points is each chess piece worth?

The standard relative values are: pawn = 1, knight = 3, bishop = 3, rook = 5, queen = 9. The king has no point value because it can't be captured. These numbers are a guide for trades, not absolute โ€” piece activity, king safety, and the position often matter more than raw material.

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