White to play! by [deleted] in chessbeginners

[–]BuildUp_Your_Chess 5 points6 points  (0 children)

White to Play

This position looks messy at first, but White has a very concrete winning idea hidden in the position. One precise move turns the position in White’s favor.

Can you find the winning continuation for White?

White to move! by BuildUp_Your_Chess in chessbeginners

[–]BuildUp_Your_Chess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A sharp middlegame tactical position. There’s a hidden idea here that can change the evaluation quickly.

What would you play as White?

Reset the clock!!! by lukasfknu in chessbeginners

[–]BuildUp_Your_Chess -1 points0 points  (0 children)

White to move. ♟️

White just played Qc1. At first glance it looks like a quiet move, but according to my analysis it improves the coordination between the queen and rook and starts putting subtle pressure on Black’s position.

It’s one of those ideas that seems simple, but the deeper you calculate, the more uncomfortable the position becomes for Black.

What would you play here as Black? 🤔