Chess Position
Position: What should White play?
Nh4
rn2kb1r/ppp2ppp/6b1/3q4/4p1P1/3P1N1P/PPP1QP2/R1B1KB1R w KQkq -
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games in database
52%
28%
20%
⚪ White
½ Draw
⚫ Black
♟
Engine Evaluation
+0.86 d20
Nh4played by
👤
Humans
0%
🧠
Maia AI
0%
♟
Stockfish
#1
FEN
rn2kb1r/ppp2ppp/6b1/3q4/4p1P1/3P1N1P/PPP1QP2/R1B1KB1R w KQkq - 0 1💡
Why 
c4 ?⚠️ c4? — mistake
EVAL:
[███░░░░░░░]-1.10+0.86 → -1.10 (Loss: -1.96)
💡 Problem with c4:
This move ignores the pressure on the f3 and creates a massive hole on the dark squares. It allows Black to develop with a devastating check on b4.
⚖️ Comparison
| Coup | Eval | Rule | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ h4! | +0.86 | ✓ Remove the target | Saves the Knight and hunts the  g6. |
| ❌ c4? | -1.10 | ✗ King Safety | Invites a check that disrupts White's coordination. |
⚡ Opponent's Punishment
After c4:
- → b4+ forces a response while the
e1 is stuck in the center. - → White loses: Control over the d3 pawn and dark-square stability after d2
a5.
📚 Lesson: Don't push pawns that weaken your King's protection when your pieces are already under tension.
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