Chess Position
Position: What should White play?
Qxd7+
q6r/p1Nnk2p/8/B1b1ppp1/Q7/P3P3/1r3PPP/R2R2K1 w - -
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0
games in database
52%
28%
20%
⚪ White
½ Draw
⚫ Black
♟
Engine Evaluation
M5 d20
Qxd7+played by
👤
Humans
0%
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Maia AI
0%
♟
Stockfish
#1
FEN
q6r/p1Nnk2p/8/B1b1ppp1/Q7/P3P3/1r3PPP/R2R2K1 w - - 0 1💡
Why c6 ?❌ c6?? — Blunder
EVAL:
[░░░░░░░░░░]-5.37M5 → -5.37 (Loss: -105.32)
💡 Problem with c6:
White ignores a forced checkmate to trade Queens. By moving to c6, the a4 allows Black to simplify the position with xc6, neutralizing White's massive kingside pressure.
⚖️ Comparison
| Coup | Eval | Rule | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ xd7+! | M5 | ✓ King Safety | Forced Mate in 5 |
| ❌ c6?? | -5.37 | ✗ Tactical Blindness | Throws away a win |
⚡ Opponent's Punishment
After c6:
- → xc6 removes the most dangerous attacker.
- → White loses: The initiative and the game, as Black's extra material and active
b2 now dominate.
📚 Lesson: When you have a forced mate or a crushing tactical sequence like xd7+, do not settle for a losing endgame trade.
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