Chess Position
Position: What should White play?
Kd3
3k4/pp4pp/2p4b/3B1Q2/1q1K4/8/P4PP1/R3R3 w - -
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games in database
52%
28%
20%
⚪ White
½ Draw
⚫ Black
♟
Engine Evaluation
+6.96 d20
Kd3played by
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Humans
0%
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Maia AI
0%
♟
Stockfish
#1
FEN
3k4/pp4pp/2p4b/3B1Q2/1q1K4/8/P4PP1/R3R3 w - - 0 1💡
Why e5 ?⚠️ e5? — mistake
EVAL:
[████████░░]+5.01+6.82 → +5.01 (Loss: -1.81)
💡 Problem with e5:
By stepping forward, the e5 moves into a more exposed area where Black's 
h6 can immediately join the attack via d2. This allows Black to create tactical complications and trade off White's powerful d5.
⚖️ Comparison
| Coup | Eval | Rule | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ d3! | +6.82 | ✓ Safety First | Retreats to a solid square, shielding the King behind the  f2 and g2 structure. |
| ❌ e5? | +5.01 | ✗ King Safety | Steps into the open, inviting the {{line:Bd2 Bc4 |
⚡ Opponent's Punishment
After e5:
- → d2 threatens the
a1 and prepares to deflect the defense. - → White loses: The dominant central d5 after the forced sequence c4 c3+.
📚 Lesson: When under check, prioritize retreating the King to a "pocket" of safety rather than advancing into enemy piece activity.
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