Chess Position
Position: What should White play?
Rxh6
r3k3/pp2q1pp/2p1B2b/5Q2/3P4/8/PP2KPP1/R6R w - -
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games in database
52%
28%
20%
⚪ White
½ Draw
⚫ Black
♟
Engine Evaluation
+7.92 d20
Rxh6played by
👤
Humans
0%
🧠
Maia AI
0%
♟
Stockfish
#1
FEN
r3k3/pp2q1pp/2p1B2b/5Q2/3P4/8/PP2KPP1/R6R w - - 0 1💡
Why 
d3 ?⚠️ d3? — mistake
EVAL:
[██████████]+6.52+7.83 → +6.52 (Loss: -1.31)
💡 Problem with d3:
Moving the e2 to d3 is a slow, unnecessary king walk that fails to address the immediate tactical opportunity. It allows Black to stabilize their kingside structure.
⚖️ Comparison
| Coup | Eval | Rule | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ xh6! | +7.83 | ✓ Material Gain | Eliminates the active  h6 and shatters Black's pawns. |
| ❌ d3? | +6.52 | ✗ Prophylaxis | Passive move that ignores the hanging piece on h6. |
⚡ Opponent's Punishment
After d3:
- →
g6 challenges the 
f5 and prepares to defend. - → White loses: The chance to win the h6 for free, allowing Black to trade into a less losing endgame after f7+ xf7 xf7+ xf7.
📚 Lesson: When an opponent's piece is undefended and trapped, capture it immediately before they can reorganize.
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