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
QQc6

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Humans

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Maia AI

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Stockfish

#1

FEN

3qk2r/pr1n3p/8/2bNppp1/Q7/P3P3/1P3PPP/R1BR2K1 w k - 0 1
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Why Bd2 ?

⚠️ Bd2? — mistake

EVAL: [██████████] +4.84

+6.03 → +4.84 (Loss: -1.19)

💡 Problem with Bd2: While developing the Bc1, this move is too passive. It ignores a devastating tactical fork on c6 that would immediately collapse Black's coordination.

⚖️ Comparison

CoupEvalRuleVerdict
Qc6!+6.03✓ Double AttackWins material immediately
Bd2?+4.84✗ Missed OpportunityAllows Black to castle

⚡ Opponent's Punishment

After Bd2:

  1. KO-O Black tucks the Ke8 away to safety.
  2. → White loses: The chance to win the Rb7 or Bc5 via the triple fork on c6.

📚 Lesson: When your Qa4 can jump into the heart of the enemy camp with a triple threat, don't waste time on slow development.

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