Chess Position
Position: What should White play?
Qc6
3qk2r/pr1n3p/8/2bNppp1/Q7/P3P3/1P3PPP/R1BR2K1 w k -
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games in database
52%
28%
20%
⚪ White
½ Draw
⚫ Black
♟
Engine Evaluation
+5.92 d20
Qc6played by
👤
Humans
0%
🧠
Maia AI
0%
♟
Stockfish
#1
FEN
3qk2r/pr1n3p/8/2bNppp1/Q7/P3P3/1P3PPP/R1BR2K1 w k - 0 1💡
Why 
d2 ?⚠️ d2? — mistake
EVAL:
[██████████]+4.84+6.03 → +4.84 (Loss: -1.19)
💡 Problem with d2:
While developing the c1, this move is too passive. It ignores a devastating tactical fork on c6 that would immediately collapse Black's coordination.
⚖️ Comparison
| Coup | Eval | Rule | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ c6! | +6.03 | ✓ Double Attack | Wins material immediately |
| ❌ d2? | +4.84 | ✗ Missed Opportunity | Allows Black to castle |
⚡ Opponent's Punishment
After d2:
- →
O-O Black tucks the e8 away to safety. - → White loses: The chance to win the
b7 or c5 via the triple fork on c6.
📚 Lesson: When your a4 can jump into the heart of the enemy camp with a triple threat, don't waste time on slow development.
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