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Position: What should Black play?

Kf8

r3k2r/ppqb4/6p1/2pB1pN1/8/3P1Q1P/PP3PP1/4RRK1 b q -

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games in database

52%
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⚪ White

½ Draw

⚫ Black

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Engine Evaluation

+8.17 d20
KKf8

played by

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Humans

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Maia AI

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Stockfish

#1

FEN

r3k2r/ppqb4/6p1/2pB1pN1/8/3P1Q1P/PP3PP1/4RRK1 b q - 0 1
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Why Kd8 ?

❌ Kd8?? — Blunder

EVAL: [██████████] +10.09

+7.90 → +10.09 (Loss: -2.19)

💡 Problem with Kd8: By stepping to d8, the Kd8 walks directly into a discovery line. It allows White to capture the Pb7 with tempo, preparing a devastating knight fork on f7.

⚖️ Comparison

CoupEvalRuleVerdict
✅ Kf8!+7.90✓ King SafetyTucks the King away from the center.
❌ Kd8??+10.09✗ Piece CoordinationBlocks the Queen and invites a fork.

⚡ Opponent's Punishment

After Kd8:

  1. → Bxb7 wins material and clears the path for the Knight.
  2. → Qd6 Nf7+ results in a royal fork, winning the Rh8.

📚 Lesson: When escaping check, avoid squares that block your own pieces or invite tactical motifs like forks.

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