Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-1004434-20131126022241/@comment-24218038-20131130162629

Actually pawn being sacrificed is a misconception. They do get sacrificed but it is more about using them to create openings in your opponents defense and use your stronger piece to exploit those openings.

I think Ruby is the Queen because of when we see the message. When she was getting a team and making friends. I know it seems cynical but Qrow and Ozpin are preparing her for something big and she will need allies to get through it. They feel she is their only chance at winning the coming war.